Question 1 defeated
Attempt to bring new slots parlor to Massachusetts fails
Massachusetts voters resoundingly rejected a proposal to expand the state’s fledgling casino law to allow for an additional slots parlor, which overseas developers had proposed building near Suffolk Downs racetrack in Revere.
2016-11-10
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Massachusetts voters resoundingly rejected a proposal to expand the state’s fledgling casino law to allow for an additional slots parlor, which overseas developers had proposed building near Suffolk Downs racetrack in Revere.
Question 1 would have authorized the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to license a second slots parlor, in addition to the one already operating in Plainville. The 2011 state law that legalized gambling allowed for only one slots parlor license, as well as three resort-style casino licenses in distinct geographic areas to limit competition.
Opponents said the results showed voters would not be easily swayed by a well-funded campaign by offshore developers.
“Anybody who wants to mess around with the state legislative process, they’d better think twice because we’re savvy here in Massachusetts. Don’t underestimate us,” said gambling opponent Celeste Ribeiro Myers. “We know we deserve nothing but the best.”
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