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Economists debate Massachusetts casino plans

29 October 2007

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 .

Report disputes Gov. Patrick's numbers

26 October 2007

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 convene for Massachusetts gaming forum

25 October 2007

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.

Massachusetts treasurer rebukes governor

18 October 2007

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.

Gov. Patrick find support in House

17 October 2007

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 legend speaks at Harvard

16 October 2007

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

Loveman supports Massachusetts casinos

15 October 2007

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.

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.

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