Massachusetts Casino Plan Would Bring Much Needed Jobs

Over 30,000 employment opportunities, that is what would be created if legalized casino gambling became a reality in the state of Massachusetts. That is a figure even the most passionate casino detractors would have to consider.

At a time when Massachusetts ranks near the bottom of the country when it comes to employment growth, casinos are desperately needed to bridge the gap. That is just one of the reasons that Governor Duval Patrick has been pushing his casino agenda since he took office in the state.

"In a state that is having trouble creating new jobs for their residents, casinos would be a logical solution to the problem," said observer William Hinder, "just the construction jobs alone that would be created would be substantial, not to mention the permanent jobs."

If casinos were approved, it is estimated that between 10,000 and 12,000 temporary construction jobs would be created. The permanent job estimates are between 17,000 and 21,000. That is over 25,000 guaranteed jobs at a time when people all across the country are out of work in record numbers.

Patrick';s casino plan was originally denied by legislators, mainly because of the former Speaker of the House. The new Speaker, Robert DeLeo, is a proponent of casino gambling, and that could help Patrick in his future attempts to legalize casinos.

The economic impact of casinos in Massachusetts would be enormous. The casinos themselves, would pump millions of dollars into the economy from revenue sharing with the state. In addition, the people who gain jobs within the casinos would have more funds to spread throughout their communities.

August 15, 2009
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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