City pushes for Mashpee Wampanoag casino

Thursday, July 5, 2007  

Leaders in the city of New Bedford hope to convince the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to host a casino there.

The tribe has expressed interest in New Bedford but is further along in discussions with the town of Middleboro. With Middleboroofficials seeking more up-front infrastructure payments, New Bedford says it can better accommodate the tribe.

The tribe proposed $7 million a year and $150 million in infrastructure payments to Middleboro. Town leaders are asking for $250 million up front plus 1 to 2 percent of slot machine revenues.

Get the Story:
New Bedford wants in: City plays cards in bid to woo casino backers (The Boston Herald 7/5)
Middleboro wants tribe to up the ante for casino (AP 7/4)
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