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Massachusetts governor opposes tribal casino application

7 February 2008

BOSTON, Massachusetts -- As reported by the Capital 9 News: "Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is opposing an application by an indian tribe to build a $1 billion casino in the eastern part of the state.

"The tribe is applying to the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs to place more than 500 acres of land in Middleborough into trust, which is a key step in building a casino.

"But Patrick says his plan for three commercial resort casinos has built in extensive safeguards and protections to account for public health, public safety, environmental and other concerns..."

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