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Fall River approves of sale of land for casino
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- Parent Category: News
- Category: Tourism & Sports
- Published: 02 June 2010
Fall River, Massachusetts (AP) June 2010
Plans to build a resort casino in Fall River have taken a step forward with the city Redevelopment Authoritys decision to sell a 300-acre parcel of land to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe for $21 million.
The deal approved May 26 by a 4-1 margin still needs the approval of the citys voters as well as the passage of gambling legislation at the Statehouse to allow a casino to be built.
The site sold was the proposed location of a biotechnology park, but city officials say they will look for another spot for that venture.
Casino supporters say it will provide thousands of jobs to a city that has one of the states highest unemployment rates.
Opponents worry about increased rates of compulsive gambling and accompanying crime.
Plans to build a resort casino in Fall River have taken a step forward with the city Redevelopment Authoritys decision to sell a 300-acre parcel of land to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe for $21 million.
The deal approved May 26 by a 4-1 margin still needs the approval of the citys voters as well as the passage of gambling legislation at the Statehouse to allow a casino to be built.
The site sold was the proposed location of a biotechnology park, but city officials say they will look for another spot for that venture.
Casino supporters say it will provide thousands of jobs to a city that has one of the states highest unemployment rates.
Opponents worry about increased rates of compulsive gambling and accompanying crime.