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West Springfield Casino Plan

Community leaders and investors discusss concerns

Updated: Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 9:58 PM EST
Published : Friday, 22 Feb 2013, 5:25 PM EST

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - 22NEWS InFocus sits down with Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman, Stephen Crosby to discuss what they're looking for from casino gaming companies who want to do business in Massachusetts. 

Also joining the discussion will be Hard Rock International's Chairman, Jim Allen.  Allen talks about how successful his company has been in managing resort casinos world wide. 

West Springfield's Mayor Gregory Neffinger will voice his concerns for the town.  Town councilor Brian Griffin and Tim Brennan from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission will talk about the planning it takes for a project this size and how it will affect the region.

Tune in to 22NEWS InFocus at noon on Sunday  for an in depth look at the impact of a casino in West Springfield.

 

 

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