Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to meet with state

Wednesday, June 11, 2008  

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the state of Massachusetts will meet today to discuss gaming issues amid news reports of a potential Class III compact.

The tribe won federal recognition last year and is seeking to have an initial reservation placed in trust. Part of that reservation will be used for a casino.

Gov Deval Patrick (D) on Monday said he plans to negotiate a compact. Talks could begin this month but the tribe and the state are already meeting today to discuss transportation issues related to the proposed casino.

Without a compact, the tribe could still offer Class II games on its trust lands.

Get the Story:
Dimasi Calls Casino Compact 'Premature' (WBZ 6/10)
Patrick says he would negotiate with tribe over a casino (The Boston Globe 6/11)
Governor, tribe see casino talks (The Boston Herald 6/11)
Mashpee tribe and governor's aide to meet over traffic issues related to casino (The New Bedford Standard-Times 6/11)