Oct. 18–Suffolk Downs is cutting its ties with Caesars after officials at the racetrack reviewed an investigative report, thrusting the $1 billion casino project into chaos just weeks before East Boston voters go to the polls.
Officials at the East Boston track have split with Caesars based on a state Gaming Commission background report, the details of which have yet to be revealed.
Suffolk will now have to find a new gaming partner to operate its casino before it can win a state license. Below is a statement from Suffolk Downs released tonight:
“Based on recent information and the briefing we received from the investigative bureau of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, we are confident that Suffolk Downs will be deemed suitable for licensing as we work to earn a gaming license in the Commonwealth. As a result of the briefing, we have asked our management partner, Caesars Entertainment, to withdraw as a qualifier from our license application. We will immediately begin a public communications initiative to notify our host communities of this change. We look forward to the next phases of the public process to bring to fruition our proposal to develop a world class destination resort casino on our 161 acre property that will be an economic generator for our two host communities of Boston and Revere.”
