Casinos

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NH Casino Backers Fear Loss Of Revenue To Mass.

With Massachusetts embracing development of up to three resort-style casinos and a slots parlor, some in New Hampshire now fear a reverse flow of dollars to its southern neighbor and a lost economic opportunity.

2012/07/08

Mass. Gaming Commission To Examine Problem Gambling

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will be discussing issues related to problem gambling.

2012/06/24

A rendering of the proposed Suffolk Downs Casino. (Courtesy: Elkus Manfredi Architects)

Keller @ Large: Suffolk Downs COO Chip Tuttle Talks Casino Proposal

Suffolk Downs recently unveiled its plans to build a casino at that racetrack. Jon Keller takes a closer look at that proposal.

2012/06/17

Taunton Residents Vote To Support Proposed Resort Casino

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe got a vote of confidence from Taunton residents as the tribe pushes forward with plans to develop a $500 million resort casino.

2012/06/10

Lakeville Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Casino Plan

Voters in Lakeville voted overwhelmingly against a casino proposed by the Wampanoag tribe of Aquinnah.

2012/06/03

Cedric Cromwell, the tribal chair, announced the tribe's plans to build a casino in Taunton back in February.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Taunton Reach Deal On Proposed Casino

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has agreed to make about $33M in upfront payments to the city of Taunton as part of a casino deal with the mayor.

2012/05/17

Anti-Casino Candidates Prevail In Foxboro Election

Anti-casino candidates Lorraine Brue and Ginny Coppola were victorious in the annual town election in Foxboro on Monday.

2012/05/07

An artist rendering of the Wynn casino proposed for Foxboro. (Image courtesy: Mills & Company)

Monday’s Election Could Tilt Casino Debate In Foxboro

What would ordinarily be a routine municipal election may essentially be the first opportunity for local voters to weigh in on a proposed casino since passage of the state’s new gambling law.

2012/05/05