“They are not financially suitable, they have no funds, no backers, and they can’t build within a suitable time.”īut Foxwoods attorneys argued that the evidence shows they have made remarkable efforts under extraordinary economic, political and other circumstances during the past four years, including bringing two top casino operators – Steve Wynn and now Harrah’s, with whom Foxwoods has signed a term sheet – to the table as potential partners.Īttorney Stephen A.
“We maintain they cannot build that facility in the time they have available to them,” said Deputy Enforcement Counsel Dale Miller. During more than two hours of oral arguments before the state gaming board Wednesday morning, attorneys for the board’s enforcement arm argued that Foxwoods Casino has made so little progress toward its spring 2011 opening that its license should be immediately revoked.
