Mohegan Tribe leases land for potential casino

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is spending millions to invest in a potential casino in Massachusetts.

The tribe is leasing 152 acres in the town of Palmer in case gaming is legalized in the state. The lease runs for 50 years with an option to extend it for another 49 years and purchase the land.

The tribe operates Mohegan Sun on its reservation and a slot machine facility in Pennsylvania.

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Mohegan Tribe leases site in Palmer for casino (The Boston Herald 11/14)
Mohegan Sun leases land (AP 11/13)