The figures were reported by the Associated Press (AP) and in the same article William Mulrow, chairman of the board at Suffolk Downs, defended the lavish lobbying spend.
“Suffolk Downs continues to work with community groups, neighbors and others to answer questions and provide information on how a world-class resort casino here would create thousands of jobs, boost the local economy and invest in local transportation improvements,” Mulrow said.
Suffolk Downs’ horsetrack is the location that Caesars chairman Gary Loveman identified as the place they want to construct in Mass. The firm, which would rather spend money in the US than Asia, was likely behind at least part of the lobbying fee that was over three times more than any other company. It just goes to show the huge reliance Caesars has on the US market and makes you question the choice to have no premises in Macau or Singapore or Manila.