Patrick Claims Gambling Issue Not Dead In Massachusetts

Governor Deval Patrick wants to bring casino gambling to the state of Massachusetts. He claims that it would bring necessary help to the budget deficit in the state.

A proposal that he unveiled to legislators to bring the legalized form of gambling to the state was met with resistance. Legislators said no to the proposal, leaving the issue for dead.

Patrick claims, however, that the issue will resurface, and that eventually legalized casino gambling will make its way to Massachusetts. Some believe he is hopeful that when opposition leader Salvatore DiMasi, Speaker of the House, departs, the Bill will once again move forward.

Patrick has different reasons for believing the issue will be resurrected. He claims that the financial troubles will force something to be done to raise money for the state.

He also believes that the efforts of the Wampanoag Indians to build a casino of their own, will force lawmakers to consider getting in on the action before it is too late.

DiMasi was the leader against Duval's plan, which would have legalized casino gambling at three locations throughout the state.

May 7, 2008
Posted By Susan Torres
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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