Strong Lottery Sales in Massachusetts Show Need For More Gambling

Governor Deval Patrick is having a hard time getting politicians in his state to go for his expanded casino gambling plan. If lottery sales are any indication, the people of Massachusetts are in favor of his cause.

Lottery officials have come out and said that lottery sales in the state are thriving. So far this year, lottery sales are up ten percent from last year. That is a drastic rise.

It is also a rise that shows that the people of the state are willing to spend money on gambling. That is a fact that Governor Patrick has been trying to drill home to representatives of the state.

As far as the lottery sales go, the numbers are truly unbelievable. "It's off the charts. It's really off the charts," said Timothy Cahill, the chairman of the Lottery Commission and the State Treasurer.

The $20 Blockbuster game has been a big hit with gamblers since the end of September. Sales for the game have gone over $520 million. That number is enough to make anyone realize the need for more gambling options in the state.

Keno sales have been down. The money that has been generated in other games has compensated for the decline in Keno revenue.

March 27, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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