Chris Kelley is the current President and COO of the MGM Springfield. It reopened to the public on July 13, 2020, after nearly 4 months of being closed, with safety precautions and reduced capacity in place. It was temporarily closed on March 14, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International. Opening on Augin a block of buildings that are historically or culturally influential to Springfield, it became the first resort casino in the Commonwealth. MGM Springfield is a hotel and casino complex situated in the heart of Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.