Casino

Developers Plan Resort-style Development Next to Proposed Palmer Casino
05/14/2013
Henry Epp

In an attempt to boost Mohegan Sun's bid for the sole casino license in western Massachusetts, developers in Palmer announced a resort-style development this week on land adjacent to the site of th

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Casino Opponents Push for Later Springfield Referendum
05/02/2013
Henry Epp

The agreement signed by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and MGM Resorts this week is now before the city council. If it passes, it could go to voters in a city-wide referendum in mid-July.

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Sarno, MGM Formally Sign Casino Agreement
05/01/2013
Henry Epp

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and MGM Resorts International officially signed a host community agreement for a proposed casino Wednesday.

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Springfield Officials Postpone Announcement On Casino Host Agreement
01/28/2013
Kari Njiiri

Springfield Massachusetts officials have postponed making a decision about which of two casino resort proposals the city will enter into an agreement with.  The announcement was initially sche

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With First Phase Casino Applications In, Mohegan Sun CEO Addresses Amherst Chamber of Commerce
01/16/2013
Henry Epp

The applications and fees are in, and eleven companies are now officially vying for casino licenses in Massachusetts. That includes four competing for the single license in western Massachusetts.

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Holyoke, MA Developer Reacts to Mayor Morse's Casino Reversal
12/14/2012
Henry Epp

Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse's reversal on casino developments last week put an end to a brief revival of two casino proposals in the city.

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Holoke, MA Mayor Alex Morse Reverses Position on Casinos Again
12/13/2012
Henry Epp

Holyoke, Massachusetts' Mayor Alex Morse has reversed course again and is now halting all casino development plans in the city.

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Penn National, MGM Tout Commitments to Springfield Revitalization at Public Forum
12/11/2012
Henry Epp

At a public forum organized by the City of Springfield, Penn National Gaming and MGM Resorts, two companies vying for the region's single casino license, presented their proposals to city residents

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Holyoke, MA City Council Unanimously Passes Downtown Redevelopment Plan
12/05/2012
Henry Epp

Tuesday night, in its first meeting since Mayor Alex Morse announced he will consider casino proposals, the Holyoke, Massachusetts city council primarily focused on the casino debate.

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Mayor Alex Morse of Holyoke, MA Invites Region's Municipal Leaders to Talk Casinos
12/04/2012
Henry Epp

Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse sent a public letter to mayors and town managers of nine municipalities Tuesday inviting them to meet with him about regional impacts of a casino in Holyoke

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Holyoke, MA Mayor Alex Morse Outlines Criteria for Casino
11/30/2012
Henry Epp

Just days after announcing he will consider casino developments in Holyoke, Massachusetts, mayor Alex Morse issued a set of criteria he expects potential developers to meet if they plan to propose

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Holyoke City Councilors Plan Opposition to Casino
11/29/2012
Henry Epp

We've been reporting all week about Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse's change in position on a casino in the city.

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MA Gaming Commission Chair Crosby Talks Casino Selection Process
11/27/2012
Henry Epp

Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse's announcement that he would consider a casino development in the city adds another player to the competition for the siting of a casino in western Massachus

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Penn National Proposes $807 Million Springfield Casino - Ameristar Ups Ante to $910 Million
10/11/2012
Fred Bever

Penn National Gaming Inc.

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Gaming Commission Hears Recommendations For Casino Training Institute, Hiring Local Workforce
10/02/2012
Kari Njiiri

The panel that oversees the Bay State's new gambling law returned to western Massachusetts today (Tuesday) to hold its regular weekly hearing.

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