The tribes say without the East Windsor casino they could lose 9,000 jobs.īut that casino is stalled, and questions remain over whether it can obtain required federal approval. The Legislature last year authorized a modest, $300 million East Windsor casino to buffer the Foxwoods and Mohegan resorts from competition from a $1 billion casino under construction by MGM in Springfield, Mass., a short drive from East Windsor. If adopted by the House, the legislation would go to the state Senate. The Public Safety Committee voted 21-3 to move the bill onto the House for an up or down vote. “It is the best way for the state to compare proposals on a level playing field, side-by-side, to get the best deal for Connecticut.” “Those voices absolutely deserve to be heard by allowing a full discussion and public vote on a competitive process plan,” he added. “We continue to believe strongly that the proposal we have developed for a world-class resort casino in Bridgeport, and the thousands of jobs and millions in revenue it would bring to the city, the region and the state is in Connecticut’s best interest,” said Uri Clinton, senior vice president and legal counsel for MGM Resorts International.

The Las Vegas casino giant is eyeing the lucrative New York City market. MGM reiterated its support for a Bridgeport casino and resort, even with theĬhanges to the bill. The selected casino proposal would be subject to later legislative approval.

But any other operator could also bid for the casino, which could be situated anywhere in the state.

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