The Mohegan Tribe of
Connecticut is reportedly entering into a new commercial casino venture in Massachusetts after losing a referendum for its original plan.
The tribe will be joining the Suffolk Downs project in the eastern part of the state, The Boston Globe reported. A formal announcement could come as early as today, the paper said.
The tribe originally pitched the $1 billion Mohegan Sun Palmer in western Massachusetts. But voters in the town of Palmer rejected the plan by 94 votes, according to the results of a recount.
Voters in Revere approved a casino in their community.
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Mohegan Sun, Suffolk Downs join in Revere
(The Boston Globe 11/27)
Palmer Recount Confirms Casino Defeat; Attention Turns To Mohegans' Next Move
(The Hartford Courant 11/27)
Palmer Mohegan Sun casino recount result: Only one vote changes, casino still defeated
(The Springfield Republican 11/27)
All eyes on Mohegan Sun's next move as Palmer casino vote stands following recount
(The Springfield Republican 11/26)
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