Boston mayor seeks Mashpee Wampanoag casino

Friday, July 13, 2007  

The mayor of Boston invited the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to consider building a casino at a racetrack in the city.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino met with tribal leaders to suggest a casino at the Suffolk Downs in East Boston. He said a casino resort could bring in tourists and revenues.

The offer comes as talks with the town of Middleboro, where the tribe has already purchased land for a possible casino, hit a snag. Although both sides plan to meet today, the tribe said it was offended by some of the town's demands.

Get the Story:
Menino asks tribe to build Hub casino (The Boston Globe 7/13)
Casino Menino: Mayor sees Suffolk as destination resort (The Boston Herald 7/13)
Boston Mayor Woos Mashpee Tribe (The New London Day 7/13)
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Wampanoag and Middleborough to resume casino negotiations (The Boston Globe 7/12)