Massachusetts State Senate Reviving Casino Debate

Governor Deval Patrick has been extremely supportive of bringing casino gambling to the state of Massachusetts. He put together a complete plan for the legalization of casino gambling, but failed in his attempt to convince the House that it was a good proposition.

Now, the Senate has decided to revive the idea. They would most likely not get the measure approved, but they would give the idea a big boost by supporting the plan.

Should there be a change in the House in the upcoming election, the show of support from the Senate could eventually lead to the legalization. Casino gambling was one of the issues that helped Patrick get elected.

People are ready for casino gambling in the state. They voted for Patrick knowing that was one of his big issues. They did not shy away from the idea of legal casino gambling.

The House, however, almost immediately dismissed the plan, and sent it to be studied. Once the study is complete, they will then again revisit the issue. Until then, or the time when leadership changes hands in the House, the topic will go no further than discussion.

May 15, 2008
Posted By Susan Torres
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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