Monday had been the most recent deadline, but the New Bedford and Somerset developers had appealed for more time. The New Bedford development is among three plans vying for the southeastern casino license. Support the news. But the prospect of more competition for the license — not to mention investment and jobs in one of the most economically struggling cities in the state — eventually prevailed. The deadline also applies to a competing proposal in the town of Somerset. The company, a subsidiary of the Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming, proposes a resort on the Brockton fairgrounds. The deal must go before city voters for approval in the coming months. The commission has pushed back deadlines for months as the southeast region license failed to generate the same level of interest as gambling licenses already awarded in the state's western and eastern regions. Twitter facebook Email.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} It has the least population and the least market potential," said Commissioner Enrique Zuniga. We can be back here in 45 days with the same request" for more time. Close Close. Crossroads Massachusetts, which is proposing a casino on town-owned land in Somerset, was also granted a May 4 extension, though commission members on Thursday expressed doubts about that project's viability. BBC Newsday Value this story? Residents in that city are to vote on the proposal on May Skip to main content. Regulators on Thursday debated whether the breakthrough was too little, too late. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}New Bedford is all-in as it vies for the state's final gambling license. Mitchell said a key piece in negotiations was getting KG Urban to agree on major redesigns, including limiting the height of the hotel to 11 stories and its number of rooms to The developer also agreed to move a proposed hotel closer to the city's downtown to encourage casino patrons to visit the city's restaurants and bars, he said. Close close Donate.