The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut started pushing for a casino in Massachusetts long before the state opened the doors to Vegas-style gambling. The tribe opened an office in the town of Palmer, secured options to land and gained the support of local officials. But the tribe was dealt a surprise on Tuesday -- voters rejected the $1 billion Mohegan Sun Palmer by just 93 votes. In hopes of staying in the game, the tribe is asking for a town-wide recount. Petitions were initiated on Wednesday. "Mohegan Sun and the Yes for Palmer Committee are concerned with possible irregularities in the balloting process that were observed on Election Day by poll watchers and voters," the tribe said in a statement. "We have great respect for the process and strong level of voter engagement on both sides of this issue, and believe this action is appropriate to ensure an accurate count of all ballots." If the vote stands, MGM Resorts International will be the only one in the running for the western Massachusetts casino. Voters in Springfield already approved the company's $800 million project. The final decision on the license rests with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. MGM has to survive a background check before the license is awarded. Get the Story:
Casinos consider next steps in Massachusetts after voters in East Boston and Palmer turn down $1 billion resorts (The Springfield Republican 11/7)
Mohegan Sun begins recount process (WWLP 11/7)
Supporters Of Mohegan Sun's Massachusetts Casino Collecting Signatures For Recount (The Hartford Courant 11/7)
Mohegan Sun has 10 days to ask for recount in Palmer, Mass. (The New London Day 11/7)
Mohegan Sun says it has begun the recount process in wake of Palmer casino proposal defeat (The Springfield Republican 11/6)
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