MGM is Suing Connecticut Officials

A lawsuit has been filed against some Connecticut officials.

According to Fox CT, MGM Resorts has filed suit against Gov. Dannel Malloy, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, and Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harris.

MGM Resorts is planning on opening a casino in Springfield Massachusetts. To compete with this casino both the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes would like to jointly open a casino close to the Massachusetts border.

MGM's lawsuit claims the law Gov. Malloy signed, that could lead to the third casino in the state, is not constitutional because the law gives Connecticut's tribes preferential treatment.

In response, both tribes have issued a joint statement. Mohegan Tribal Council Chairman Kevin Brown and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler said:

We are not at all surprised by MGM’s actions today and frankly suspect we will see more tactics just like this in their effort to stop Connecticut’s leaders from protecting Connecticut jobs and revenue. MGM has made clear from the beginning that their entire project is based upon a single foundation: exporting Connecticut’s revenues and jobs to Massachusetts. Our Tribes feel an obligation to stand alongside Connecticut’s leaders and fight for our state.

 

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