However, with competition for gamblers bankrolls being as strong as it is these days, MGM were pinning their hopes on huge numbers of gamblers flocking to the casino.
It was always going to be the case the casino would do well, for no expense had been spared in its design.
The MGM in Springfield has certainly proven to be a big hit with gamblers, and the very first month of income figure reports that have been published by the recently opened huge and sprawling casino resort, make very interesting reading, to say the least.