The leaders of Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes tried to assure state lawmakers Tuesday that they remain committed to opening their Tribal Winds casino near the Massachusetts state line, despite lengthy delays in obtaining final federal approval. “Some people might feel excited, but the legislature would have to approve it, and the state would lose hundreds of millions of dollars, which it can’t afford to do.Facebook Email The MGM Springfield casino's front facade on Main Street in Springfield (Charles Krupa/AP) Brenda Kupchick, R-132, said: “Frankly I’ve never been a proponent of casinos in Bridgeport.Studies show that they basically depress anything around them,” Kupchick said. Moreover, the project is set to create 7k additional jobs in the city. The deal establishes that a US$600 million casino will be built in Bridgeport, the largest city in the state and it will feature 2000 slot machines, 160 table games, a 300 room hotel and a 700 theater as well as restaurants. The proposal is likely to reignite the discussion of wether the gaming industry in Connecticut can be shared and how much pressure it would present to the two tribal casinos in the state, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. MGM Resorts International is set to collaborate with RCI Group in order to bring the project to life, which would require the approval of the state legislature before it can proceed. “That is troubling, and, for me, the wrong path to go down,” he added, as local media reported. “There is so much uncertainty, and it seems we’re betting the future of our state’s well-being on gambling success,” Hwang said. State Senator Tony Hwang, R-28, said: “I’ve opposed the casino expansion in East Windsor, and anywhere in this state.” He believes that any expansion could be a downgrade as he pointed out that local Indian tribes that manage the Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Resorts casinos would lose revenue.

Now, Fairfield officials are reportedly joining that side as they’re not sure if a casino neat the city is a good idea.

US.- After MGM Resorts International revealed its plans to build a US$675 million integrated resort near the Steelpointe Harbor development, groups showed their discontent with the Governor’s decision to allow said facility.

Local officials are not sure whether gambling on a casino next in Bridgeport is a good idea for Fairlfield or not.

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