Mass. House Speaker Wants Casino Gambling On November Ballot

Governor Duval Patrick has been a proponent of legalized casino gambling since he took office in Massachusetts. He actually used his views on legalized gambling as a major issue in getting himself elected in the state.

He gave a proposal to legislators in hopes that they would follow his lead. He outlined a plan for legalized casino gambling in the state, but was rejected by the lawmakers.

At the center of that rejection was House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi. He and his fellow lawmakers shot down Patrick's proposal. Now Dimasi is opening the door to legalized gambling once again.

He has proposed that a question regarding casino gambling be put on the ballot for November. No law would be made through the question, it would simply be an inquiry into the pulse of voters.

Patrick supporters quickly opposed putting the question on the ballot. They feel it would be counterproductive since voters have already shown that voters are in favor of legalized gambling.

"Poll after poll has shown solid support for the governor's resort casino proposal," said Economic Development Secretary and Chief Adviser on Gambling Issues, Daniel O'Connell.

May 22, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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