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News Brief: The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head wants to build a commercial casino in Southeastern Massachusetts, a move that would pit them directly against the state's only other federally recognized tribe.

News Brief: A change in leadership of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head won't end the tribe's pursuit of a casino or its relationship with a New York tribe committed to invest in it, the tribe's chairwoman-elect said yesterday.

News Brief: If the local delegation provides any insight into the upcoming battle over Gov. Deval Patrick's proposal to license three resort casinos in Massachusetts, it's going to be a wild ride.

News Brief: In the high stakes casino war being waged among New England states, investors Sol Kerzner and Len Wolman can't lose.

News Brief: Massachusetts State Rep. David Flynn plans to file a bill that would allow the installation of slot machines at each of the state's four race tracks while the state ponders the possible licensing of casinos.

Experts will convene here in Boston, Tuesday, October 30, for a special forum to provide public officials, media and prospective stakeholders with information about gaming industry trends.

News Brief: The debate over casinos has erupted on many levels since the governor proposed opening the state to gambling resorts, including a verbal duel between two economists The Research Bureau .

News Brief: Gov. Deval Patrick’s three-casino proposal overestimates the amount of tax revenue for the state by nearly $100 million a year and would have only a minor impact on skyrocketing property tax bills, according to a new report.

Experts will convene in Massachusetts on October 30 for a special forum to provide public officials, media and prospective stakeholders with an independent view of gaming industry trends.

News Brief: Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill, a top Democrat and leading proponent of expanded gaming, rebuked Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday for politically mismanaging his three-casino proposal.

News Brief: The Massachusetts delegation to the U.S. House leans in support of Gov. Deval Patrick's casino plan, leverage the governor said he may use to lobby state lawmakers.

Poker Hall of Fame member and legendary World Series of Poker player Crandell Addington was invited to speak at Harvard University.

News Brief: Gary Loveman, the former Harvard professor who runs global gaming giant Harrah’s Entertainment, is emerging as a leading private sector advocate for casino gambling in Massachusetts.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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