Massachusetts Gaming Commission meets for crucial decision

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission meets today to make a crucial decision that will affect the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

The tribe is pursuing a casino in the southeastern part of the state. But members of the commission might open up the region to non-Indian bidders if they don't think the tribe has made significant progress.

The commission meets at 1pm Eastern time.

Get the Story:
Wampanoag lean on Gaming Commission as vote approaches (The New Bedford Standard-Times 4/18)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby talks about balancing municipal rights and state needs on casino development (The Springfield Republican 4/18)

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