Mathis blamed inclement weather for December’s numbers released last week. MGM Springfield posted that revenue low just after reporting $19.9 million in November, which is now the second-lowest revenue the casino generated in a month. MGM removed Mathis following a recent disclosure to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that MGM Springfield brought in about $18.9 million from slots and table games last month, less than any full month since the casino opened in Aug.

“Kelley has served in the same capacity at MGM Northfield Park in Ohio since April 2019, where he spearheaded the transition of the property from a Hard Rock branded entity into an MGM Resorts operated property,” MGM said, as reported by Hartford Business Journal.

Kelley now also holds the title of COO at MGM Springfield, as Courtney Wenleder, current VP and COO for the property, will also leave her role in the leadership transition. MGM Springfield replaced its president following the lowest revenue-generating month since the Massachusetts venue opened.Ĭhris Kelley will replace Mike Mathis as President, while Mathis will now serve as Senior Vice President of Business Development for MGM, working under MGM Resorts’ President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Hornbuckle’s office, the casino said. Rival Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett took in $54 million in December. The Massachusetts property brought in about $18.9 million from slots and table games last month, less than any full month since the casino opened in Aug. Mathis will now serve as Senior Vice President of Business Development for MGM.

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