“The Pequots respect Native sovereignty and have a long historyof struggle and perseverance, and we can relate to that,” saidPauma tribal Chairman Chris Devers in a statement.ĭevers was not available for more comment Wednesday.
The Pequots have already begun expanding beyondConnecticut with projects in Mississippi and have proposed to builda casino in Philadelphia. Foxwoods Casino, which opened southwest of Boston in 1992, has7,100 slots and 1,400 hotel rooms and is considered the world’slargest casino.