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Foxboro takes gamble against casino.Foxboro selectmen vote down, by a 3-2 margin, to listen to casino talk from Kraft and Wynn. Town residents are irate.
talking about the reality of casinos not coming to Massachusetts legislature approved casino gambling . Just you know over several weeks ago the governor signed the bill the governor has been a proponent of a truck. Aus you don't consideration of this he's been a supporter of casino gambling for a long long time. He thinks it makes perfect sense at Suffolk downs. Keep in mind that he's grown up ingot to thinking about you know that they're announcing his support for casino gambling I think his idea was. There should be a destination that you have to. Actually. Drive to and that the infrastructure wherever -
NJ casino tries to stay fresh with tenure limit
… means competing with younger, fresher faces — a requirement that has never been made before in the 33-year history of casino gambling in Atlantic City. Revel says it is crucial that employees who most often come into contact with guests put the best possible …
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Cone On Dice Howie Needs A New Pair Of Shoes....Boston Mayor Thomas Menino told reporters not to jump to conclusions about who will win the three casino licenses about to become available here in Massachusetts . Suffolk Downs was thought to be a sure winner of a license with support of Boston City Hall for its casino plan with Caesars Entertainment. That was until Bob Kraft and Steve Wynn announced their bid for a casino near Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Howie was thrilled there is competition for the casinos.
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Hi Ho, Hi Ho, Its Off To Jail You Go....
The day before he is set to report to prison, former House speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi said he took pride in his accomplishments in more than 30 years in office and maintained his innocence in the bribery scandal that led to his downfall. Yet Howie felt Sal was getting what he deserved.
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Casinos are Coming to MassachusettsGarrett Quinn starts off this weeks show discussing the Casino Bill that has passed through the state house.
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Will Casinos in Massachusetts help the Economy?The House and Senate today voted to change the bill proposing to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts, after objections were raised over a payment to the horse-racing industry that had been expanded at the last minute. The final bill adding up to three casinos and one slots parlor still required two more procedural votes in each chamber before being sent to Governor Deval Patrick for his signature. Patrick was among those surprised by the expanded horse-racing payment added to the bill on Monday night, the eve of its preliminary passage in the House and Senate. While he said he would not veto the bill over its inclusion, he had the option of trying to amend it - something that seemed to inspire lawmakers to make the change on their own. Will the casinos help the economy?
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Should Massachusetts Build Casinos?
Roulette wheels could be turning and gaming profits rolling in as early as 2013 in a swank resort gambling palace on the site of Suffolk Downs — primed for fast-track construction — as Gov. Deval Patrick signaled yesterday he’s ready to sign off on three resort casinos and a slot parlor in the Bay State. “The full-time casino jobs and tax revenue will come sooner at Suffolk Downs than anywhere else,” said Michael Monahan of IBEW, who believes the East Boston track could be up and running a full year before other contenders are ready because it’s already a gaming facility with a functioning structure. Is Massachusetts ready for casinos?
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Mass. casino bill passed after last-minute change
Yes November 16, 2011 BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers have sent a casino gambling bill to Gov. Deval Patrick after resolving a last-minute dispute over how much gaming revenue should go to help the state …
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Mass. lawmakers OK 3 casino, 1 slots parlor bill
… corruption scandals at the Statehouse. Supporters of casino gambling have predicted it will create as many as 15,000 jobs ..... on pre-recession data. The legalization of expanded gambling in Massachusetts is expected to set off a scramble for the licensing rights …
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Senate approves Massachusetts casino gambling bill
By Associated Press Thursday, October 13, 2011 State senators have approved a bill that would allow the state to license up to three resort-style casinos and one slots parlor in Massachusetts. The 24-14 vote in the Senate followed by five days of debate spread over the last three weeks. Senators ...
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Barack, Jr.
… grow the budget, going so far as to pursue an aggressive casino gambling package for the state, not exactly a popular idea with ..... on the day before the House overwhelmingly killed the ( casino gambling ) bill. “We’re going to keep working on it until we get …
