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Bookies Pray for Patriot's Loss

30 January 2004

News Brief: While Patriots fever has gripped the region, bookies are praying for a Pats loss Sunday to prevent financial ruin.

Massachusetts Lottery Ads Criticized

17 December 2003

News Brief: Massachusetts lottery ads meant to raise more revenue for the state are already drawing criticism from gambling opponents who say the effort offers an overly optimistic portrait of the games of chance.

Massachusetts New Casino Ship Sailing Smoothly

27 November 2003

News Brief: Gloucester's newest casino ship is attracting customers from Cape Ann and retaining clients from its summer port in Lynn, according to its owners.

Crime Boss to Serve Time

18 November 2003

News Brief: The leader an organized crime ring called `The Mello Organization,’ will likely serve 20 years in federal prison after he decided to plead guilty charges of two counts of racketeering.

Maryland Track Owner Pushes For Slots

6 November 2003

News Brief: Racetrack owner, William J. Rickman Jr., is pushing for legislation to for slots at racetracks and says that he will cancel his proposed racetrack if the legislation is not passed.

Massachusetts Senators Drop Casino Proposal

6 November 2003

News Brief: Supporters of a proposal to bring casinos and video slot machines to Massachusetts abandoned their efforts today, opting to withdraw the amendment from a Senate jobs bill currently being debated.

Massachusetts Senate Gambling Vote Comes Up Short

6 November 2003

News Brief: Amid high-priced lobbying by gambling interests, Senate leaders scrambled last night to find enough votes to approve the biggest expansion of legalized gambling in Massachusetts since the creation of the state lottery, but came up short.

Group Vows to Stop Slot Bill

21 October 2003

News Brief: Grey2K USA, the animal rights group that nearly persuaded Massachusetts voters to ban dog racing in 2000, is vowing a similar ballot battle if lawmakers pass a bill to put slot machines at the Bay State's two greyhound tracks.

Critics Call Massachusetts Slot Bill a Giveaway

20 October 2003

News Brief: As state Senate leaders prepare their strongest push in years to expand gambling in Massachusetts, the spotlight has been fixed on a controversial plan to legalize high-end, resort-style casinos.

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