Poll Shows Massachusetts Residents Favor Casino Gambling Plan

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Governor Duval Patrick ran his campaign a couple of years ago largely on a platform based on expanding gambling in the state. He won that election, showing that most residents in Massachusetts were in favor of his expanded gambling plans.

This week, a poll conducted by the New Western New England College, confirmed what many had believed, that residents in the state favor casino expansion. The poll specifically asked about House Speaker Robert DeLeo's proposal that is making its way through the state government building.

Of the 481 people that were polled, fifty-eight percent said they were in favor of the DeLeo plan. While that number was good news for gambling proponents, fifty-three percent of people still said they did not want a casino in their area.

DeLeo has proposed two casino resorts to be built in the state. In addition, racetracks would receive the right to operate a minimal amount of slot machines. The House has already approved the plan, and it has been sent to the Senate.

The Senate, however, has indicated that they will take their time in discussion the gambling issue. They are intent on passing their own legislation, separate from the House bill that has been passed.

Governor Patrick has gone on record saying he does not want slots at state tracks. The governor has also indicated he may veto the legislative plan, but the percentage of House members that passed the bill ended the veto speculation.

April 22, 2010
Posted By April Gardner
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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