The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is seeing more opposition to its proposed casino in Pennsylvania.

The tribe and its backers won a state license to operate a slot machine facility in south Philadelphia. But opposition in that community prompted consideration of a new location.

Now, residents of Chinatown are upset that their backyard has been chosen. They are worried about the impact the casino will have on the Asian community and the busy downtown area.

“They keep saying how a casino helps the city, but it’s going to hurt a lot of families in Chinatown,” Maitrivia Liem, 14, told the Associated Press.

But with local officials, including the mayor and the city council, behind the new site, it might be hard for the opponents to beat the casino. The tribe said it will promote responsible gaming.

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Mashantucket Pequot Slots Parlor Plan Opposed (The Hartford Courant 11/14)
Foxwoods: Casino opponents have tough fight ahead (AP 11/14)
Mashantuckets get boost in plan for Philadelphia casino (The New London Day 11/14)