They are scheduled to debate the legislation on September 26
Massachusetts Senate prepares for gaming debate
2011-09-20
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(US).- The Massachusetts Senate is preparing to debate its own version of a gambling bill that would license three casinos and slots parlors in the state. Senate lawmakers have until tomorrow (Wednesday) to file amendments to the bill that broadly mirrors the gaming bill passed last week by the Massachusetts House by a 123-32 vote.
They are scheduled to debate the legislation on September 26. One notable change in the Senate version increases the application fee for a casino to us$ 400,000 from us$ 350,000.
That us$ 50,000 bump covers negotiation costs for communities hosting casinos. Amendments could offer further changes. More than 150 amendments were filed to the House bill, but few were adopted.
Opponents of expanded gaming have said the Senate is their best bet to stop or weaken the bill.
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