MGM donates 50,000 to South End Community Center

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - MGM resorts presented Springfield's South End Community Center with a check for $50,000 on Thursday. MGM has been spending big money in Springfield between ads and donations.

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Marty Rzeznik said, “I think it's good, it's helping Springfield.”

“I think it's a good thing that the city gets the money, we need it and it helps the poor people and everybody, they're trying to do the right thing.” said Thomas Liquori.

MGM is not guaranteed a Western Massachusetts gaming license. The Massachusetts gaming commission has final say on that license.