Senator James Jajuga, an advocate for casino gambling, has spoken with representatives from the Nimuc tribe and according to his spokesperson, Paul Fahey, he may look at trying to work with them. Jajuga has filed a bill that would authorize three casinos in the state--in Essex, Bristol and Hamden. Fahey tells GlobeSt.com that Jajuga make consider amending the bill to include the Nipmuc tribe, as long as it is in the state.

Nearly two-thirds of the 300 acres is in Sturbridge, Massachusetts with 100 acres in Union, Connecticut. A potential problem there is that the land in Sturbridge does not have easy highway access. Jajuga, notes Fahey, supports casino because he claims the state is losing millions of dollars in tax revenues. "We should be capturing that revenue in the state," says Fahey. The state could also take advantage of the tourist options that a casino provides, adds Fahey.

The concern that a casino would impact the state lottery is also groundless, according to Jajuga. He points to Foxwoods where he says that that casino has not had a negative impact on Connecticut lottery revenue.