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Mass. Casino/Slots Proposals - by WBUR

Under a 2011 state law, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will award licenses to up to three casinos and one slots parlor. This map features qualifying development proposals for casinos and slots parlors.

NOTES: Eleven groups submitted applications to the gaming commission; this map features all 11, plus the Mashpee Wampanoag's separate tribal casino plan in Taunton.

Locations are approximate. Last update: 7/23/13

	Boston - Caesars/Suffolk Downs Casino Proposal Caesars Entertainment has proposed a $1 billion resort-style casino for the Suffolk Downs racetrack in East Boston. More: News report, Suffolk Downs website Caesars Entertainment has proposed a $1 billion resort-style casino for the Suffolk Downs racetrack in East Boston. More: News report, Suffolk Downs website
	Everett - Wynn Casino Proposal Wynn Resorts has proposed a $1.2 billion resort-style casino for a site in Everett. More: News report, Wynn Everett site Wynn Resorts has proposed a $1.2 billion resort-style casino for a site in Everett. More: News report, Wynn Everett site
	Milford - Nunes/Foxwoods Casino Proposal Developers partnering with Foxwoods have proposed a $1 billion resort-style casino for Milford. More: News report Developers partnering with Foxwoods have proposed a $1 billion resort-style casino for Milford. More: News report
	West Springfield - Hard Rock Casino Proposal Hard Rock International has proposed an $800 million resort-style casino on the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield. More: News report, Hard Rock website Hard Rock International has proposed an $800 million resort-style casino on the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield. More: News report, Hard Rock website
	Springfield - MGM Casino Proposal MGM Resorts International has proposed an $800 million resort-style casino for Springfield's South End. More: News report, MGM website MGM Resorts International has proposed an $800 million resort-style casino for Springfield's South End. More: News report, MGM website
	Palmer - Mohegan Sun Casino Proposal Mohegan Sun has proposed a $1 billion resort-style casino for Palmer. More: News report, Mohegan Sun website Mohegan Sun has proposed a $1 billion resort-style casino for Palmer. More: News report, Mohegan Sun website
	Taunton - Mashpee Wampanoag Casino Proposal The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has proposed a $500 million resort-style casino for Taunton. Unlike commercial developers in other regions, the state law carved out separate steps for the tribe's bid, as ... The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has proposed a $500 million resort-style casino for Taunton. Unlike commercial developers in other regions, the state law carved out separate steps for the tribe's bid, as it must obtain the Taunton land into federal trust. More: News report (but the region has been opened to commercial developers), Mashpee tribe website
	Plainville - Plainridge Slots Parlor Proposal Plainridge Racecourse has proposed a $125 million slots parlor for the track in Plainville. More: News report, Plainridge website Plainridge Racecourse has proposed a $125 million slots parlor for the track in Plainville. More: News report, Plainridge website
	Raynham - Raynham Park Slots Parlor Proposal Raynham Park has proposed a $125 million slots parlor for the track in Raynham. More: News report, Raynham Park website Raynham Park has proposed a $125 million slots parlor for the track in Raynham. More: News report, Raynham Park website
	Millbury - MGE Slots Parlor Proposal Mass Gaming & Entertainment has proposed a $200 million slots parlor for a site in Millbury. More: News report Mass Gaming & Entertainment has proposed a $200 million slots parlor for a site in Millbury. More: News report
	Leominster - Cordish Cos. Slots Parlor Proposal Cordish Cos. has proposed a $200 million slots parlor for a site in Leominster. More: News report Cordish Cos. has proposed a $200 million slots parlor for a site in Leominster. More: News report
	Tewksbury - Penn National Gaming Slots Parlor Proposal Penn National Gaming has proposed a $200 million slots parlor for a site in Tewksbury. More: News report