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Massachusetts tribe can open casino29 May 2007BOSTON, Massachusetts -- As reported by the Patriot Ledger: "The Mashpee Wampanoags had more to celebrate than their official federal recognition as a tribe, which took effect on Thursday: now the Cape Cod-based tribe can move ahead with plans to open a casino as early as 2010. "The tribe already holds options on land in Middleboro and is also considering a site in New Bedford. "The tribe can now seek federal approval of a casino offering the types of gambling that are already allowed in the state, or state approval for a more lucrative, full-fledged Foxwoods-style casino. "The possibility of the Wampanoags opening a tax-exempt casino - completely cutting the state out of the action - prompted Treasurer Timothy Cahill to say last week that the state should consider joining with the tribe on a destination casino. "...But the tribe needs state approval to upgrade its offerings to 'Class III' gambling - that is, slot machines, baccarat, craps, and house-banked table games. That's a far more attractive option, because slot machines typically account for 70 percent of a casino's revenues, industry experts say..." |