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.
Wynn Resorts also is racing to open a $1.7 billion resort casino in the Boston suburb of Everett by late 2017. MGM's revised schedule for the Springfield casino will affect millions of dollars in casino payments and gambling-related revenues that the state and city are counting on.