Mohegan Tribe running behind in Massachusetts casino plan

Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Filed Under: Casino Stalker | Connecticut
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Artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer in Massachusetts. Image from Mohegan Tribe

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.

Get the Story:
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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