https://www.abouttanzanitejewelry.com/news/connecticut-airport-casino-wins-right-know-case-mgm/ Latest Casino and Gaming News Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4 https://www.abouttanzanitejewelry.com/news/connecticut-airport-casino-wins-right-know-case-mgm/#comment-1854 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:41:00 +0000 https://www.abouttanzanitejewelry.com/news/?p=38332#comment-1854 Today’s article discusses a proposed casino in Windsor Locks, at or near Bradley International. And there was a discussion about a local vote and previous Legislative approval. But to allow a partnership of Mohegan and Foxwoods, to become the casino operator; would either require the Federal Government to place the selected site In Trust, or the CT Legislature to approve commercial gaming. And that action should open the door to bids from major casino companies; since a very lucrative location exists on the Western border, with New York. If CT is really trying to protect State jobs, and its casino revenue share; there is no reason to add a 4th competitor for the Greater Hartford/Springfield market. A Windsor Locks casino would harm the Mohegan and Foxwoods casinos as much as MGM Springfield; as they offer many more amenities; at two of the most complete destination resorts in North America. A much superior option, would be to place a destination resort, next to Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange Counties; with large population; and no casino; existing or proposed, nearby. And, like CT casinos have enjoyed taxing the citizens of Massachusetts for over 20 years; CT could still benefit from out of state customers and the contributions they would voluntarily make at a new mega casino servicing the NY market.

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