The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is running behind two competitors for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts.
The tribe plans to build the $1 billion Mohegan Sun Palmer in the town of Palmer. But the tribe hasn't signed a host agreement and the town hasn't scheduled a referendum as required by state law.
Meanwhile, voters in Springfield have already approved a host agreement with MGM Resorts International for an $800 million casino. And Hard Rock International,
which is owned by the Seminole Tribe, has reached a host agreement with West Springfield for an $800 million.
The Massachusetts Gaming
Commission expects to award a license for a single casino in the western region early next year.
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MGM wins Springfield casino vote
(The Springfield Republican 7/17)
Springfield Voters OK Casino Plan
(The Hartford Courant 7/17)
Hard Rock gives $400,000 check to West Springfield as first payment from casino agreement
(The Springfield Republican 7/17)
Surrounding towns want casino money
(The Milford Daily News 7/17)
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