Tribal casino fast-tracked to August 2017

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has announced plans to open its $1bn casino in Taunton by August 2017, with construction set to begin next month. The site, which measures 150 acres, will be home to the First Light Resort & Casino which is expected to be Massachusetts' first full-scale casino, offering a full range of gambling games including blackjack, roulette and slots. The second phase of the construction is expected to include three 15-story buil...