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Gov. Patrick files bill

11 October 2007

News Brief: Governor Deval Patrick will file a casino gambling bill today that gives him control of a seven-member gaming authority that would auction off licenses and regulate the casinos.

Massachusetts homeowners could win with casino bill

10 October 2007

News Brief: Nearly a million homeowners across the state could receive an income tax break equal to 4 percent of their property taxes under Governor Deval Patrick's soon-to-be-unveiled casino bill, according to a Department of Revenue analysis.

Massachusetts governor to file casino legislation

5 October 2007

News Brief: Gov. Patrick plans to file legislation next week to establish casino resorts in Western Massachusetts and two other parts of the state.

Massachusetts track owner makes casino pitch

4 October 2007

News Brief: Businessman George Carney is willing to bet his 100-acre Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Park that he has his competitors beat hands down in the race to build a casino in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Massachusetts gov. defends casino plan

3 October 2007

News Brief: Massachusetts Governor Patrick last night issued a stout defense of his plan to bring three resort-style casinos to his state to a Brown University audience.

No Massachusetts legislation casino decision this year

1 October 2007

News Brief: Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi says he would consider Gov. Patrick's proposal when he lays out the specifics in the form of a bill, but he said the Legislature would not make a decision this year.

Massachusetts governor stands by estimate

27 September 2007

News Brief: Governor Deval Patrick argues his projections are conservative and provide 'the most compelling case' to expand legalized gambling.

Union ads support Massachusetts casino plan

25 September 2007

News Brief: A national union representing hotel and casino workers is joining the push for Massachusetts casinos with a radio ad campaign, becoming the first group to take to the airwaves on behalf of Gov. Deval Patrick's casino plan.

Mashpee Wampanoag early casino plans

24 September 2007

News Brief: Governor Patrick has pegged 2012 as the opening date for three proposed commercial casinos in Massachusetts, but the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe believes it may be able to jump into the game earlier.

Massachusetts slots hearing scheduled

21 September 2007

News Brief: A hearing has been scheduled within the next two weeks on a bill that would allow slot machines at Massachusett's four race tracks.

Packer eyes Massachusetts

20 September 2007

International News Brief: James Packer's casino and gaming empire has fingers in many casino pies and is now considering Massachusetts.

Little support for Golden Triangle casino

20 September 2007

News Brief: A casino at the Golden Triangle does not appear to be in the cards.

Gaming groups want details before entering Massachusetts

19 September 2007

Harrah's Entertainment, MGM Mirage and Las Vegas Sands Corp. expressed interest Tuesday in entering the underserved Massachusetts gaming market but want more information before proceeding.

Massachusetts tribe makes payment

19 September 2007

News Brief: The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe presented a $250,000 check to Middleboro's selectmen as the first payment in the casino host agreement the tribe signed with the town.

Governor throws curve ball at tribe

18 September 2007

News Brief: Governor Deval Patrick threw the Wampanoag another curveball with his plan to license three casinos and give special consideration to an Indian tribe for one of the licenses.

Massachusetts governor releases casino plans

18 September 2007

News Brief: Gov. Patrick yesterday laid out his plans to bring casino gambling to Massachusetts, proposing three resort-style gambling casinos and promising to dedicate up to $450 million in annual state revenues to rebuilding roads and bridges and local property tax relief.

Gov. Patrick not expected to support casinos

13 September 2007

News Brief: Gov. Deval Patrick is unlikely to endorse casino gambling in the state and will defer to the Legislature, according to sources at the State House directly involved in the issue.

Mashpee deal hits snag

11 September 2007

News Brief: Mashpee selectmen won't able to ratify an agreement they've been negotiating with lawyers for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council in time for the Oct. 1 special town meeting.

Massachusetts' neighbors look for casino action

10 September 2007

News Brief: As Governor Deval Patrick gets ready to announce whether he will support casino gambling, the Bay State’s northern neighbors may be looking for their own piece of the action.

Massachusetts governor expected to support casinos

4 September 2007

News Brief: After a 3½-week vacation, Governor Deval Patrick returns to the Massachusetts Statehouse tomorrow to the widespread belief that he will announce his support for casino gambling within days.

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