![]() Christopher Rosario, D-Bridgeport, said he wasn't trying to block East Windsor but he has to align behind the city he represents. Many thought MGM was just trying to defeat the East Windsor project." They are putting their money where their mouth is. "Given yesterday's announcement, MGM commitment to build a casino in Bridgeport has changed the political landscape entirely," Verrengia said. Verrengia said the proposal now changes the nature of the casino expansion debate and is solidifying support among legislators in both Bridgeport and New Haven for the Steelpointe project. The legislature has approved a deal to allow the operators of Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods to open a casino in East Windsor. have a duopoly on casino gaming in Connecticut Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are the only casinos. It said it was unnecessary, and I took that as favorable. commercial casino gaming facility in East Windsor, Connecticut. ![]() MGM's plan for Bridgeport also would need legislative approval, and the casino giant said Tuesday it might seek approval during the current special session. The letter became public Monday on the same day MGM, which has aggressively pushed for open competition in the legislature, announced plans for a $675 million casino on Steelpointe Harbor in Bridgeport. Jepsen's office is now reviewing the letter and has declined further comment. ![]()
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