Kraft Group spokesman Jeff Cournoyer said: “We believe that Wynn Resorts is best in class in the resort destination industry, and we’ve invited Steve Wynn to visit Foxborough to meet with residents and decide if there is mutual interest in exploring a resort destination here.”

The project will be one of the three large-scale casino business locations allowed under new Massachusetts gaming regulations. It’s by no means a certainty that this will be constructed but the region including Foxboro’ is one of those that could host a casino and the potential in this area would be huge with around 8,000 permanent jobs being created.

Kahnawake is hoping it’ll be third time lucky as they unveiled their latest land-based casino plan. The casino would boast around 1,000 slots, 35 tables and a restaurant alongside the offer of free alcoholic beverages for anyone that gambles. A report commissioned by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake estimates that it could generate CAD$78million in gross earnings during the first 12 months of operation due to its siting on a major east-west route through the city.

Unlike the last two proposals, this one will let community members share in the profits of the venture and it’s thought this could sway opinion. If approved, the casino will be fully operational by 2015 and has a potential “garner population” of nearly four million people. By 2019 net revenues would be at $171m with gross earnings expected to hit $90m. If the population still isn’t convinced, more free alcoholic beverages is sure to do the trick.

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While Quebec is already home to the Kahnawake Gaming Commission which houses many other online gaming entities, statements released by government officials indicate that Kahnawake is viewed as a competitor. Furthermore, statements suggest that the Quebec government is stiffening its stance against Kahnawake and what they term as illegal online gambling. It was a big fat French backhand with a white silk glove to the face, and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake fired back denouncing the sentiments of the Quebec government.

The Quebec government referred to Kahnawake as an underground economy, and referenced them as illegal gaming. Interestingly enough, Kahnawake doesn’t actually offer any online gaming themselves. In fact Kahnawake’s role is more closely defined as a world class host for online gaming and a major third party regulator for online gaming practices. Surely, the Quebec government is aware of this, non? It would appear not, judging from various statements made. The notion that Quebec will suddenly break into the online gaming market and just start bullying the competition is ridiculous, anyone in the industry knows that. Quebec will only be offering their online services to Quebecers residing in the province, they will be competing with established entities like PokerStars, PartyGaming and Full tilt, so how much of a market share can they really take?

So much for the Statement of Understanding and Mutual Respect, in which the Quebec government acknowledged and accepted Kahnawake, now the tune being sung is different. It appears all bets are off with the Quebec government and Kahnawake. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Conventional wisdom would suggest that instead of being at odds with Kahnawake, why not utilize their expertise to offer the best product possible to give the best chance at competing in an already established market. Furthermore, why turn your back on Kahnawake, which has been operating for twelve years providing in province jobs and conducting its business with class and without reproach? It makes you scratch your head when you really think about it. It’s fair to say the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake isn’t happy about the Quebec government’s stance and under the circumstances, they have every right to be disgruntled.

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