Some In Massachusetts Still Fighting To Repeal Casino LawChurch Leaders Pursuing Legal Action Against Gambling Expansion |
|
Competition for licenses to build brand new casino-resorts in the state of Massachusetts is heating up, but some in the state reportedly are still trying to repeal the 2011 law that called for the gambling expansion.
According to WWLP.com, some church leaders, including the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, are continuing the fight. “The Episcopal Bishop has reportedly backed a civil suit that challenges Attorney General Martha Coakley’s decision to kill an effort by casino opponents to repeal the Massachusetts casino law.”
While some are looking to fight the casinos statewide, residents in some areas have organized to block efforts in their respective backyards. That’s what happened in West Springfield, as voters there last week emphatically rejected a Hard Rock International proposal to build a massive $800 million casino-resort in the town.
That count was 3,413 in favor and 4,165 against.
There was also resistance to a slots-only parlor in Worcester. Steve Wynn originally wanted to build in Foxboro near where the Patriots play, but residents shot down that idea.
The favorite for a casino in the western region could be MGM Resorts International, which plans to build in Springfield. Mohegan Sun is also looking to build in Palmer. Elsewhere in the state, Wynn Resorts looks to build in the town of Everett, near Boston.
Wynn has been dealing with efforts by the Boston mayor’s administration to damage the plan.
Copyright © 2001-2024
CardPlayer.com. All rights reserved.
