The new Massachusetts Gaming Commission on March 16th launched a multi-year process to license casinos by agreeing to spend up to $1 million for a law firm and two New Jersey-based consultants to help guide the effort. Under the commission's timetable it will be at least three and maybe five years before resort casinos are operating.
In 2011 Massachusetts approved a bill to allow three full-scale casinos and one slot parlor. Gaming companies showing interest are MGM Resorts International, Wynn Resorts and Ameristar Casinos in cities such as Boston, Foxborough, Brimfield and Springfield.
