© 2024 Connecticut Public

FCC Public Inspection Files:
WEDH · WEDN · WEDW · WEDY · WNPR
WPKT · WRLI-FM · WEDW-FM · Public Files Contact
ATSC 3.0 FAQ
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

CT Tribes Rule Out Locating Proposed Casino In East Windsor

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By The Associated Press
Published February 24, 2016 at 3:21 PM EST
wikipedia.org

Leaders of Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes say they're no longer considering East Windsor as a site for a proposed casino.The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribal chairmen said Wednesday they'll now enter "the next phase of discussions" with the communities of East Hartford, Hartford and Windsor Locks.

Kevin Brown, chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council, says it was a difficult decision but pursuing a facility in East Windsor was "extremely challenging" after one site was removed from consideration by the developer and others were not submitted by the property owner.

Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, says the site ultimately was "not the right fit."

The tribes hope to blunt competition from the planned MGM Resorts International casino in Springfield, Massachusetts. They still need legislative approval.

Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Copyright 2016 WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Business News
The Associated Press
The Associated Press is one of the largest and most trusted sources of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, international subscribers and commercial customers. AP is neither privately owned nor government-funded; instead, it's a not-for-profit news cooperative owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members.
See stories by The Associated Press

Stand up for civility

This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information.

We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years.

Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.

Donate