Massachusetts Tribe Facing Intense Scrutiny Following Fraud

19 Dec, 2008 / GamblingCompliance Ltd. / Scott Van Voorhis

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has hit a major stumbling block in its quest to build a casino in Massachusetts, with the tribe’s former chairman pleading guilty to directing tens of thousands in illegal campaign contributions to federal and state lawmakers, among other charges. The case makes the tribe’s casino plans a harder sell at the State House, while also raising questions about the tribe’s hard-won federal recognition.