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Three tribes in race for commercial casino in Massachusetts

Friday, June 28, 2013

Three tribes are bidding on commercial casinos in Massachusetts.

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is bidding on a license in the eastern region. The tribe wants to open a $1 billion casino in Milford, a town about 35 miles from Boston, the most populous city in the state.

The Mohegan Tribe, also from Connecticut, is bidding on a license for the western region. The $600 million Mohegan Sun Palmer will be competing with an $800 million proposal from Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission expects to issue a decision on both licenses in early 2014.

Get the Story:
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods returning to Bay State to tout casino projects (The New London Day 6/28)
Milford neighbors decry casino plans (The Worcester Telegram & Gazette 6/28)
Hard Rock officials answer concerns about wetlands, parking during tour of site for proposed $800 million casino (The Springfield Republican 6/27)