Congressman William Keating performed what some said was an impossible task. He was able to pass HR 312 and pump life into the Wampanoag tribe's casino dream.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 275-146 Wednesday for legislation sponsored by Rep. William Keating to give federal recognition to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
Gambling regulators agreed Thursday that deciding whether to restart the bidding process for the southeastern Massachusetts casino license will have to wait a little bit longer.
The government is always looking for additional revenue, especially if the leaders can get the cash without voting to raise taxes. But gambling is a false hope.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Cape Cod says it has been dealt a "tremendous blow" that casts serious doubts on the future of the planned Taunton Casino.