1 Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization. 2  After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African Americans.
MGM Springfield has broken ground and is expected to open in 2018. This casino will be the new heart of the Springfield economy. Nearly 2,000 construction jobs are expected to open up as the casino is built. Read more about this exciting casino project.
The $800 million hotel, casino and entertainment complex for Springfield's downtown had been expected to open sometime in the fall of 2017 as the state's first Vegas-style casino. Michael Mathis, president of MGM Springfield, said the decision was difficult but the right move for the business, the state and the city.