I took some time off these past two months to do some in the field research covering both coasts of the country, so sorry for the time away. But let's take a look at this week's headlines. I'll start south and head north.
CONNECTICUT
After voters in Palmer narrowly rejected its plan for a $1 billion resort casino and entertainment complex in the central Massachusetts town, Mohegan Sun says it plans to ask for a recount.
In a statement, Mohegan Sun said it would request a hand recount because of what it called "very troubling" technical problems with a voting machine in one of the town's precincts.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission, moving ahead with plans to authorize as many as three casinos in the state, ruled the Crossroads Massachusetts LLC group is conditionally suitable to be granted a license. A group led by Foxwoods announced Friday that it had reached a deal to help finance its proposed $1 billion resort casino in Massachusetts, hours after being told by state gambling regulators that additional financing was one of several conditions it must meet to continue its pursuit of a gambling license.
RHODE ISLAND
The final boxing event of the season at Twin River Casino might just feature the most highly-anticipated main event in years.
"The Pride of Providence" Peter Manfredo Jr. (39-7, 20 KOs) will battle fellow Rhode Island super middleweight Rich Gingras (13-3-1, 8 KOs) in the 10-round main event of "Pride & Power," presented by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
The New Hampshire Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority decided Wednesday to draft legislation that looks at the state's existing rules separately from those it is writing to regulate a casino if one is approved. Members reiterated support for a beefed up Lottery Commission that would oversee the lottery, a casino and charitable gambling. Ted Connors, chairman of the Racing and Charitable Gaming Commission, suggested keeping his group separate, but others on the panel disagreed and said charitable gaming would benefit from the larger, umbrella group's resources.
New Hampshire voters continue to support expanded gambling, according to a poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. The results of the Granite State Poll show that 59 percent of New Hampshire adults support opening a casino in the state. Thirty-three percent oppose it and 8 percent are neutral or unsure. That support remains consistent with previous surveys the university has conducted on the same subject.
That's all for now. Part 2 tomorrow will include Maine & Massachusetts Headlines.
Binbin
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