Massachusetts Gaining Support for Expanded Gambling

The Mashpee Wampanoag Indians received federal recognition this year and they immediately started pushing lawmakers to expand gambling in Massachusetts. The only problem is Massachusetts does not allow expanded gambling, however that all could change if the movement to expand keeps gaining supporters.

The state auditor today told a reporter that he would get behind the idea of expanded gambling in Massachusetts. He is the latest in a long line of powerful officials, including the governor, who have urged for expanded gambling in the state.

Joe DeNucci tells the Boston Herald that he thinks the state should move ahead immediately with allowing slot machines at Massachusetts racetracks.

The auditor says without slots -- the racetracks will not survive.

He also predicts a full-scale casino will be up and running here in the next 3 to 5 years, which could be a result of the Mashpee Wampanoag Indians movement.

June 5, 2007
Posted By Terry Goodwin
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