Tribal Organization: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

CASINO PROJECT IS STOPPED PENDING COURT DECISION OCT 15, 2019

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Casino Proposal

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe proposed four-phase plan to build a $1 billion casino in Taunton about 40 miles south of Boston and 20 miles from Providence.

The plan includes a 150,000 sq-ft casino with 3,000 slots, 150 table games and 40 poker tables, two 12-story hotel towers with 300 rooms each, indoor/Outdoorpater park, a family water park hotel and many restaurants.

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News Headlines

First Light Casino Project Expects Final Outcome on Oct 15July 8, 2019 - The legal battle of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to build a $1B casino resort in Taunton could reach a final conclusion by the DC District Court on Oct 15.... Read moreU.S. House Passes Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation BillMay 15, 2019 - The House passed HR Bill 312 to reaffirm the reservation land of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and allowing construction of the First Light Resort and Casino.... Read moreTrump's Tweet Stops Warren Casino BillMay 8, 2019 - Two bills in the U.S. House that would reinstate the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe casino project were both pulled from a House vote today after a tweet by Pres. Trump.... Read moreMashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Re-affirmation Bill Goes to CongressJanuary 8, 2019 - The Mashpee tribe hopes Congress will take a new look at a bill to keep the tribe's reservation land in federal trust and allow the tribe to proceed with its casino plans.... Read moreTaunton Casino Plan Appears DeadSeptember 7, 2018 - A federal judge has stopped the U.S. Interior Department from transferring 300 acres of tribal land into federal trust. This may effectively end the Taunton casino project.... Read moreMashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reaffirmation Act would allow construction of Taunton casinoJune 21, 2018 - A proposed bill called the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reaffirmation Act to allow building the Taunton casino is gaining support.... Read more More Headlines ...

History & Status

2011

The state enacted the Massachusetts Casino Bill extablishing the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and authorizing three regional casinos and a slots parlor.

2012

A non-binding ballot measure in support of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's casino proposal was passed by voters in Taunton, but rejected by voters in East Taunton where the casino would be built.

2015

In Sept 2015 the U.S. Department of the Interior approved the Tribe's request to take their land into federal trust, including their 152-acre casino site in Taunton. This transfer was completed January 8, 2016.

2016

In April the tribe broke ground to begin construction of their casino.

In July construction stopped when a U.S. District Court judge ruled the federal land transfer violated the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act. The Interior Department appealed.

2017

In April the U.S. Interior Department decided to drop its appeal and seek a legal alternative.

2018

In September Interior Department reversed its decision and conceded that the tribal land could not be kept in trust.

2019

The tribe is seeking federal legislation to overcome its legal challenges to reinstate its trust land and resume its casino project. Two bills have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representative that support the tribe (HR 312 and HR 375).

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Food Court - 7 to 10 food outlets
International Buffet
Two Fine Dining Restaurants (Steakhouse / Seafood and Asian
Center Bar with lounge seats and small stage

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Retail

10 retail stores

Parking

3,200-space parking garage
2,085 surface-parking spaces

FOUR-PHASE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

The First Light casino plan calls for construction to be completed in 4 phases. These phases and their estimated schedules are shown below:

PHASE 1

Completion in Summer 2017

Casino
150,000 Sq. Ft.
3,000 slots
150 table games
40 poker tables
Restaurants
Food Court - 7 to 10 food outlets
International Buffet
Two Fine Dining Restaurants
- Steakhouse / Seafood
- Asian Restaurant
Center Bar with lounge seats and small stage
Retail Space - 10 retail stores
Parking - 2,500 to 3,200 space parking garage and 2,085 surface parking spaces

PHASE 2

Completion schedule 2018

Hotel Tower 1
300 Rooms
Additional gaming space
12 Stories in height
Spa
Large Pool
Roof Terrace
6 Event / Meet

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