Ameristar Casinos has unveiled plans to develop a $910m casino and resort in Massachusetts, US.
The project, which will be located on a 40-acre site near to Springfield, will include a 150,000sq.ft casino featuring 3,300 slot machines and 110 table games. It will also boast a dedicated poker room.
“Ameristar owns all 40 acres, which have been cleared and are immediately ready for construction,” said Gordon Kanofsky, Ameristar’s CEO. “With no displacement of existing residents or businesses, we will have a 12 to 18 month head start on other proposals. We will more quickly begin creating the desperately needed 2,000 union construction jobs, 2,300 permanent jobs and thousands of additional indirect jobs.
“Further, since significantly less of our capital investment will be spent on land acquisition, site preparation and infrastructure, more of our investment will be utilised creating the world-class resort experience that will attract more visitors to Springfield and keep them coming back time and time again.
“Ameristar will generate the most tax revenue and act as the best catalyst for further economic development citywide.”
