In a recent Massachusetts casino news round-up, MGM receives its final gaming license, state regulators praises Mashpee tribe’s casino progress, and Plainridge Park revenue slides again in November.

After several changes, MGM Resorts International has received its final casino license for its $950 million integrated resort and casino, confirmed the company.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously on Thursday to allow MGM to begin construction on the casino site but approval on the latest design including eliminating a 25-story hotel in favor of a “low-rise” building and moving an apartment complex outside the development. will be voted at a later date.

“This approval has been a year in the making,” Michael Mathis, president of MGM Springfield told Hartford Courant. “We are eager to bring this back to Springfield and work with the city to get final sign off for impactful demolition and construction.”