We just need the political commitment to make that happen.”Īndrew Doba, a spokesman for the Mohegan and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nations, says, “The state would ultimately be the loser if a bill were to pass that would authorize this casino.” And I believe that this project could help turn the economic tide in the state. “We want to be here in Connecticut, and we want to be here in Bridgeport. Murren was born in Bridgeport, and he says it’s time to give back. There’d also be $8 million in annual payments to Bridgeport and $4.5 million in payments to surrounding communities.
He said it would help Connecticut close its budget gap by generating $50 million in license fees by next year. But opponents says it’s a long shot move to get Connecticut to agree to a non-Indian casino.Īt a ceremony at the site of the proposed casino at Steele Pointe Harbor in Bridgeport, MGM CEO James Murren promised the project would not only create jobs. Promoters say their goal is to bring economic development to the city and create 7,000 jobs. On Monday, MGM Resorts announced plans for a $675 million dollar casino development in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
