East Boston casino opponents yesterday called on their elected officials and the state Gaming Commission to reject Suffolk Downs' last-ditch effort to shift its proposed casino to Revere, but a gaming expert said the matter ultimately may be decided by the courts.
"Whether you can do this at the last minute is an interesting question," said Boston College professor Richard McGowan. "I have the feeling the courts are going to be the ones who eventually decide this, and it's going to be interesting to see whether people in East Boston have any standing as a surrounding community."
After Suffolk Downs' casino plan was voted down by East Boston and approved in Revere on Tuesday, the racetrack said it was looking at shifting the casino site to its land in Revere — an idea that has outraged opponents.
"Fifty-six percent of the voting constituency in East Boston voted no. To have that disregarded is something we take huge exception to," said Celeste Myers, co-chairman of No Eastie Casino. "How is this a fair process if you move the target after the fact? As far as we're concerned, it's game over."
Suffolk Downs Chief Operating Officer Chip Tuttle last night said he has had discussions this week with "suitable gaming partners that have been through the process in Massachusetts, and there continues to be strong interest."
"We've also had very constructive discussions with Revere on what alternatives there are that honor both East Boston's no vote and Revere's overwhelming affirmation for gaming development," Tuttle added.
Revere Mayor Daniel Rizzo said he has been talking with Suffolk Downs "two or three times daily."
"Revere is a big part of that site," Rizzo said, "and our voices should be heard as well."
Officials for the other casino plan voted down Tuesday — Mohegan Sun in Palmer — yesterday asked for a recount after losing by 93 votes. A recount date has not yet been set.
The Gaming Commission also has scheduled a suitability hearing Wednesday for Foxwoods' Milford casino, which town residents will vote on Nov. 19.
And, the revised compact between the state and the Wampanoag tribe for its East Taunton casino, which has received the Legislature's conditional approval, is expected to head back to the Senate and the House next week for enactment before it can be signed by the governor and the tribe and sent to the federal government for review.
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