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June 30, 2005

Mashantucket Tribe plans casino in Virgin Islands

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced plans to build a 600-acre resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The tribe plans a 400-room hotel, a marina, casino, 160 residential lots, condominiums, two golf courses, retail shops, a convention center and botanical gardens. The land is located in St. Croix, where gaming is legal.

The 600-acre site was purchased for $3.75 million, the Associated Press reported.

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