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Schaghticoke decision could have major effect - 2004-01-26
Following one year, the federal ruling hurt the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation’s plans to obtain recognition and construct a casino, the government will disclose a new decision that could "set the direction for western Connecticut,” reported Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton.

The choice is important to the region because the Schaghticokes named Danbury as a possible site for a casino two years ago. Local officials fear gambling would advance increased crime, traffic and bankruptcies.
Read the full story at News-Times

VLTs ready to launch in a city already familiar with gambling - 2004-01-26
New casino-type machines that will launch Wednesday at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway are the recent chapter in the Spa City's long and colorful history as a place for gambling.

In 1870, the city took on a whole new look when John Morrissey of Troy built Saratoga Club House (now Canfield Casino in Congress Park), which lured high-stakes gamblers from throughout the world, such as the likes of Diamond Jim Brady.
Read the full story at The Saratogian