A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by casino developer MGM that challenged a Connecticut law that lays the groundwork for a possible casino along the Massachusetts border.
MGM, which is building a $950 million casino in Springfield, said it will appeal the dismissal of the lawsuit.
Springfield City Couniclor Bud Williams has kept a wary eye on what’s happening over the state line.
" It is concerning because it is competition and the market can only bare so much," said Williams.
Connecticut lawmakers last year authorized the two tribes that operate the state’s two casinos to join forces to develop a third casino to stave off job losses due to expanding casino competition in the northeast.
A location for the third casino has not been announced.
