Three tribes in race for commercial casino in Massachusetts

Friday, June 28, 2013
Filed Under: Casino Stalker | Connecticut
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Three tribes are bidding on commercial casinos in Massachusetts.

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is bidding on a license in the eastern region. The tribe wants to open a $1 billion casino in Milford, a town about 35 miles from Boston, the most populous city in the state.

The Mohegan Tribe, also from Connecticut, is bidding on a license for the western region. The $600 million Mohegan Sun Palmer will be competing with an $800 million proposal from Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission expects to issue a decision on both licenses in early 2014.

Get the Story:
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods returning to Bay State to tout casino projects (The New London Day 6/28)
Milford neighbors decry casino plans (The Worcester Telegram & Gazette 6/28)
Hard Rock officials answer concerns about wetlands, parking during tour of site for proposed $800 million casino (The Springfield Republican 6/27)

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