Suffolk Downs News

Suffolk Downs proposal may deter casino rivals
By Mark Arsenault THE BOSTON GLOBE The widespread perception that the Suffolk Downs casino proposal, with its strong political backers, has a lock on development rights for Eastern Massachusetts may be discouraging some casino companies from competing in what is expected to be the state’s most lucrative gambling market, specialists say.

Caesars CEO Makes Case For Suffolk Downs Casino
Caesars Entertainment makes a play for a casino at Suffolk Downs. And the Las Vegas company touts a CEO who commutes from his home in Wellesley.

Gambling with debt
Caesars Entertainment Corp. wants to build a new gambling resort with Suffolk Downs in East Boston, but the company is also lugging around a mountain of debt.

Track’s perceived clout may deter casino rivals
The widespread perception that the Suffolk Downs casino proposal, with its strong political backers, has a lock on development rights for Eastern Massachusetts may be discouraging some casino companies from competing in what is expected to be the state’s most lucrative gambling market, experts say. While Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn has pitched a plan for Foxborough, that competition pales in ...

City Council head using casino plan as leverage
The Boston City Council president delivered an ultimatum this week to the owners of Suffolk Downs: No proposal for a casino will advance while a hole remains at the former Filene’s site in Downtown Crossing.

Turnout sparse for Revere casino confab
REVERE — The biggest concern for Revere residents when it comes to expanded gaming and casinos potentially coming to Suffolk Downs is the increase of traffic.

Saugus chamber considers casino questions
SAUGUS — Gambling took center stage at the Saugus Chamber of Commerce’s annual breakfast Tuesday morning, as elected officials and representatives from Suffolk Downs fielded questions about the effects a potential casino could have on Saugus businesses.

Revere slates 3 meetings on casino impact
REVERE — Mayor Dan Rizzo wants to hear from the public about the impact a casino will have on the city of Revere if one opens at Suffolk Downs, which is located in Revere and East Boston.

Caesars CEO dismisses concerns about casinos - The Boston Globe
Gary Loveman, chief executive of Caesars Entertainment Corp., offered an upbeat defense of his industry at Boston College’s Chief Executives’ Club of Boston.

Rizzo: Casino plan in Suffolk's hands by end of February
REVERE — Mayor Daniel Rizzo said he will submit a "mitigation plan" to Suffolk Downs' owners by late February outlining jobs, business opportunities and other improvements city residents want to link with a track casino.