The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts hosted a public forum on its plans for a casino in Taunton, Massachusetts.

About 300 people attended the meeting, The Cape Cod Times reported. Chairman Cedric Cromwell said the response was positive.

"I have not been approached by one person who said they did not want this," Cromwell told the paper.

The tribe is planning a $500 million facility. The 150,000 square-foot casino would feature 3,000 slot machines, 150 table games and 40 poker tables.

Get the Story:
Casino backers tout 'positive response' (The Cape Cod Times 5/6)
Taunton residents express casino concerns (The New Bedford Standard Times 5/6)
Taunton residents learn details of casino proposal at forum (The Taunton Daily Gazette 5/6)
East Taunton neighbors gather to oppose casino proposal (The Taunton Daily Gazette 5/7)

Related Stories:
Ballot language finalized for Mashpee Wampanoag casino bid (5/1)