Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reportedly considers Class II casino

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is reportedly considering a Class II casino.

The tribe is negotiating to buy a 300-acre site in the city of Fall River for $21 million. If the land is taken into trust, it could be used for a Class II facility since state lawmakers haven't approved casino-style gaming.

The deal for the land, however, has not been finalized. Some city council members say the city's development authority hasn't done a good job about keeping the public in the loop.

Get the Story:
Sparks fly as councilors question officials on casino deal (The Fall River Herald News 9/29)
Fall River City Council receives casino update (The New Bedford Standard-Times 9/29)

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