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November 19, 2008

Panel discusses gaming in Massachusetts

Job creation, the economy and land-into-trust were hot topics at a panel that discussed gaming in Massachusetts.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking to build a major resort in the town of Middleboro. The project promises up to 4,000 jobs, through casino opponents questioned the figure.

The tribe is going through the land-into-trust process. If successful, the tribe still would have to negotiate a compact for Class III gaming.

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Casino panel turns attention to jobs (The New Bedford Standard-Times 11/19)