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New Plans For Taunton Casino

By Jack Peterson 5 days ago

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has unveiled a new design for a resort casino it hopes to build in Taunton if the tribe wins state and federal approvals for the project.

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Gambling Hearing on Proposed Massachusetts Casino

By Jack Peterson 2 weeks ago

A legislative panel has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed casino compact between the State and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.

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Mass. City Announces Casino Deal with Wynn

By Taylor Cormier 4 weeks ago

A host community agreement between Everett and Las Vegas casino operator Steve Wynn calls for Wynn to make $30 million in advanced payments to the city during construction and more than $25 million annually if a proposed casino opens

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Casino Developer Remains Devoted to New Bedford

By Taylor Cormier 4 weeks ago

A developing firm that's had it's eye on New Bedford's waterfront for a possible casino is chomping at the bit to move forward.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced last week it will allow commercial developers to bid on a casino license in "Region C", where tribal preference was previously given

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Questions Over Taunton Casino Arise

By Jack Peterson March 28, 2013

Questions over exactly what land the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is eying in Taunton has prompted an amendment to the deal reached between the tribe and the city.

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Mashpee Tribe Approves Casino Deal

By Jack Peterson March 20, 2013

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has voted to accept an agreement with Governor Deval Patrick to build a tribal casino in Taunton.

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Casino Survey Reveals Gamblers Stick Close to Hometown Casinos

By Jack Peterson March 19, 2013

A new study released by the UMass Center for Policy Analysis reveals that local gamblers seem to be sticking closer to home with visits to Rhode Island's Twin Rivers and Newport Grand.

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Is Massachusetts Getting Floating Casinos?

By Jack Peterson March 15, 2013

While the state gambling commission wrestles with where to put casinos on land, a floating casino is expected to be sailing out of Lynn as early as May.

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Officials Discuss Mass. Casino Compact with Feds

By Jack Peterson March 5, 2013

The State and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe may be moving closer to finalizing a revised casino compact.

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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Re-Elect Cedric Cromwell

By Jack Peterson February 25, 2013

The man leading the push to build a tribal casino near Taunton will be chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe for another four years. 

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