Mass. Lawmakers OK Gambling Bill That Allows 3 Casinos, 1 Slots Parlor

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

November 15, 2011 10:21 PM

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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a compromise of a bill designed to license up to three resort-style casinos and a single slots parlor.

The House voted 118-to-33 Tuesday afternoon to accept the final version of the bill. The Senate quickly followed, approving the bill on a 23-14 vote.

Each chamber must take a final procedural vote before shipping the bill to Gov. Deval Patrick’s desk.

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Patrick said he’s still reviewing the bill, but it appears to be something he could support.

The final bill drops a Senate amendment that could have eased restrictions on happy hours at bars and restaurants. The bill would allow casinos to offer free drinks on the gaming floor.

It also bars state lawmakers and officials from working in the casino industry for at least one year after leaving office.

mikey

Casinos are built on losers – how nice.
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chilitokid

So the Governor of Massachusetts is for the gambling bill before he was against it? Why? How much of a handshake did he get? Remember he will probably run for President some day! The dirtiest word in the English language – LOBBYIST!
Why is taking a bribe, I mean contribution, from a lobbyist OK in politics but the FBI prosecutes those who are Italian?
I really think the next terrorist attack against our government people will actually stand up and cheer!!
http://www.nmfaf.org Brady Lunney

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