In Massachusetts, MGM outlasted all competitors eying the western region of the state's sole casino license. Barring anything unforeseen, MGM expects a license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the coming months for its proposed $800 million resort casino in downtown Springfield.

On Thursday, Feb. 27, The Republican's Robert Rizzuto will interview incoming MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis live, asking questions submitted by readers. The interview will be streamed by MassLive.com's Michelle Williams.

A mix of live and previously submitted questions will be asked of Mathis during the live, approximately hour-long, interview.

For our Spanish-speaking readers, reporter Elizabeth Roman will be soliciting questions in Spanish and translating the live interview as it takes place for El Pueblo Latino and MassLive.com.

How to submit a question

Public participation in this process is critical and we want your questions. As we live stream the interview, we invite readers to participate in a live chat, asking questions in real time.

We also accept questions ahead of the live event.

Email: Send your question by email to feedback@masslive.com with the subject line "MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis."

Comments: You may ask your question in the comments section below.

Twitter: Additionally, you may tweet your questions to Robert Rizzuto or Michelle Williams. Questions in Spanish should be sent to Elizabeth Roman.

The live stream interview and live chat with incoming MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27.