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Scaled-back casino plan prepared by Mohegan Sun |
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North East News
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 05 March 2011 |
Scaled-back casino plan prepared by Mohegan Sun Thursday, March 03, 2011 By JIM KINNEY Business writer
SPRINGFIELD - The issue of expanded gaming is expected to come before the state Legislature soon, and when it does, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority will push for a scaled-down version of their earlier proposed resort-style casino in Palmer.
Plans for that $600 million casino have shrunken in four years since it was first proposed from 3,000 slot machines to 2,500 slot machines in the plans today and from a theater with seating for up to 5,000 to a multi-use ballroom of 1,000 to 1,500 square feet, said Paul I. Brody vice president of Mohegan Gaming Advisors, during an editorial board meeting with The Republican Wednesday. |
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