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 company now known as MGM Resorts International was founded in 1986 as a subsidiary of Kerkorianâs Tracinda Corporation. In 1993 the company opened the MGM Grand Las Vegas and the MGM Grand Adventures theme park. The final construction cost was $1 billion. In 1997 MGM opened the New York New York Hotel and Casino, a casino that recreated the New York skyline, across the street from the MGM Grand Las Vegas. The company continued to grow through mergers, joint ventures, and partnerships.