Mohegan Tribe pushes casino in Massachusetts

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says a commercial casino will bring jobs and development to western Massachusetts.

The tribe wants to build a casino in Palmer, near Springfield. Executives say construction will create 1,000 jobs and the resort will employ 3,000 people.

The project depends on approval by the Massachusetts Legislature. Last year, lawmakers rejected commercial gaming but top leaders predict success this time around.

Get the Story:
Mohegan Sun Steps Up Springfield Efforts (The Hartford Courant 10/28)
Mohegan Sun officials predict jobs (The Waterbury Republican 10/28)
Massachusetts gamblers are all in for Conn. casinos, survey finds (The New Bedford Standard-Times 10/28)
$15,000 a hand in Mohegan Sun game (The New London Day 10/28)