It represents the largest expansion of gambling in the state since 1971
Massachusetts governor to sign 3 casinos, 1 slots parlor bill
2011-11-22
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(US).- Governor Deval Patrick is set to sign a bill legalizing casinos in Massachusetts that supporters say will create thousands of jobs while generating hundreds of millions in revenues. He first proposed legalizing casino gambling five years ago and will sign the measure this morning.
The new law is expected to spark a scramble for the licenses for the three casinos and one slots parlor envisioned by the bill.
Patrick’s signing of the bill shifts control over the process to an as-yet-unnamed five-member gaming commission, whose members will all make more than us$ 100,000 a year.
The commission will have the power to approve or deny licenses for the casinos and slots parlor.
The bill represents the largest expansion of gambling in Massachusetts since the creation of the state lottery in 1971.
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