Tribes face competition for casino in western Massachusetts

Thursday, January 12, 2012  

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut and the Seminole Tribe of Florida are facing more competition in their effort to open a casino in western Massachusetts.

The Mohegans were the first to state their intentions and have had a presence in Palmer for a few years. The Seminoles, through Hard Rock International, have been looking at Holyoke ever since H.3702, the state's gaming bill, became law last year.

MGM Resorts International wants a shot too. The Vegas giant will announce its plans today for a casino in Brimfield, not far from the Mohegan site.

MGM has a partnership with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut.

Get the Story:
MGM latest big casino operator to look at Bay State (The Boston Globe 1/12)
Gaming giant makes Massachusetts casino bid (The New London Day 1/12)