BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has issued a positive determination of suitability for a Wynn Resorts casino proposal.
In a written order released Friday, Chairman Stephen Crosby and the gaming commissioners approved the Everett proposal's Phase 1 application. Phase 1 focuses on the suitability of the applicants and its "qualifiers," including its entities and individuals, to hold a gaming license.
Wynn must now enter a second phase application, which evaluates the proposal's site specifics, including site, design, finance, operation, and community mitigation. Final applications are due by Tuesday.
Everett City Councilor Mike McLaughlin released a statement Friday that read in part:
Wynn is expected to be in competition for the sole eastern Massachusetts resort casino license with Mohegan Sun, which was given the green light by the commission to pursue a casino in Revere pending a vote on the project by Revere residents next year.
As I read the Gaming Commission decision today, I applaud their tact and fairness in this major stepping stone for the Wynn Casino project and the City of Everett. Today the commission found Wynn suitable to hold a gambling license in Massachusetts. I look forward to the next few months leading up too the May 2014, decision when I feel very strong we will be giving the Region A Casino License.