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Governor throws curve ball at tribe18 September 2007MASHPEE, Masssachusetts -- As reported by the Boston Globe: "Only weeks ago, the Mashpee Wampanoag were on their way to fortune. They had won federal recognition, clearing the way for them to build a glittering $1 billion resort and casino in Middleborough and reap the millions that other tribes have collected from gambling. Then things went awry. The tribal chairman stepped down in disgrace. Federal authorities launched an investigation into the tribe's handling of millions in investments. "And yesterday, Governor Deval Patrick threw the Wampanoag another curveball with his plan to license three casinos and give special consideration to an Indian tribe for one of the licenses. The plan disrupts the tribe's expectations of a quick and easy windfall. No longer will theirs be the only casino in the state. "Yesterday, the new tribal chairman, Shawn W. Hendricks Sr., made clear that the tribe would consider bidding for a state license, but would also pursue a federal license..." |