Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) speaks at the opening of the new Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods. Photo from Facebook
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) will sign a bill that paves the way for one more casino for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe, the Associated Press reports. Senate Bill 1090 creates a two-step process for the new facility. The tribes will first solicit proposals for a public process and will then return to the Legislature for final approval with a host community.
The New England Casino Race: Tribal and commercial gaming facilities in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
The bill doesn't specify a location for the new facility but the tribes are looking at sites near the Massachusetts border. MGM Resorts International is building a $800 million casino in downtown Springfield, just a few miles from the state line. The tribes have said they will invest at least $300 million in a new facility. They also estimate they could lose up to 9,300 jobs if the state maintains the status quo without addressing competition. Get the Story:
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