Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe eyes state license

Thursday, September 20, 2007  

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is interested in bidding on one of the three casinos being proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick (D).

The tribe has already started the land-into-trust process to acquire an initial reservation where gaming can take place. But going through state process could put the tribe closer to its goal.

The Deval administration's three casino plan envisions one in southeastern Massachusetts, where the Mashpees are based. But tribe's chosen site is in Middleboro whereas the governor favors New Bedford.

The federal process will take at least 18 months. Patrick's proposal still needs legislative approval.

Get the Story:
Mashpee tribe eyes state license (The Boston Globe 9/20)
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Race for a casino only just beginning: Tribe has 3 competitors for one license in region (GateHouse News Service 9/20)
Patrick's casino plan ups the ante in town (The Boston Globe 9/20)