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: