Photos: A Look At The MGM Springfield Casino Ahead Of Its Opening

August 22, 2018

WBUR Newsroom

The MGM Springfield casino's front facade on Main Street in Springfield (Charles Krupa/AP)

Nearly seven years after then-Gov. Deval Patrick signed the state's landmark gambling bill into law, Massachusetts' first resort-style casino is set to open to the public on Friday.

Located in Springfield's South End, the MGM development includes a casino floor with table games, an outdoor pool deck, a giant chess board and a chandelier inspired by Dr. Seuss — who was a Springfield native.

Here's a look at the casino, ahead of its opening:

This photo shows the gaming floor during a preview tour at the MGM Springfield casino. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Slot machines are seen outside the high limit games room. (Charles Krupa/AP)

The casino's main floor features rows of slot machines. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Guests can catch a peek of the casino floor through the hotel lobby. (Charles Krupa/AP)

A chandelier featuring hats in tribute to Dr. Seuss characters hangs in the Presidential Suite. (Charles Krupa/AP)

A standard hotel room is ready for guests during a preview tour at casino. (Charles Krupa/AP)

A giant chess board is a part of the casino's outdoor space for guests. (Charles Krupa/AP)

The casino features an outdoor pool deck with seating areas for guests to lounge. (Charles Krupa/AP)

An MGM sign atop the parking garage (Charles Krupa/AP)

Photos: A Look At The MGM Springfield Casino Ahead Of Its Opening

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