Massachusetts gaming regulators have rejected Boston officials’ request that they delay the awarding of a Greater Boston casino license until after a November referendum on the 2011 law that authorized casinos in the state.
Instead, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will proceed with its consideration of the competing projects proposed by Mohegan Sun, in Revere, and Wynn Resorts, in Everett. The commission had previously adopted a schedule calling for a licensing decision by early September at the latest.
By a 4-0 vote, the commission denied the City of Boston’s request that the licensing process be stayed.