The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has agreed to proceed with the application process with Brockton as the lone applicant for a casino in the southeastern part of the state.

Mass Gaming and Entertainment Chairman Neil Bluhm, proposing the casino resort on the Brockton Fairgrounds, and Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter, presented Brockton’s updated proposal to MGC on Thursday.

Bluhm spoke about the economic viability of the project while Carpenter told the commission what he believes the positive impact that a casino in the city would have.

“The inability of New Bedford to get something done was really irrelevant to the ability of us to get a successful casino,” said Bluhm.