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Compulsive gambling money at risk?
02 Feb 2012
UNDERCOVER - Once Massachusetts casinos are open and generating taxes, tens of millions dollars are supposed to be set aside to help treat compulsive gamblers. But some are wondering if Beacon Hill’s addiction to cash will make them try and grab some of the money for other uses. ...
Casino ads substitute for booze on MBTA?
26 Jan 2012
BOSTON - Alcohol ads may be banned from MBTA trains and buses, at a cost of $1.5 million, but ads for casino gambling are still a sure bet for Massachusetts. ...
Gaming chief seeks creative casino bids
15 Jan 2012
…readily admits to being as unfamiliar with the world of casino gambling as most Massachusetts residents. He plans to travel to…
…priorities. Priority one, he said, was ensuring that casino gambling is implemented in a way that avoids corruption and minimizes…
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MGM Resorts unveils Mass. casino plan
12 Jan 2012
…Resort, would create 3,000 permanent jobs along with several thousand construction-related jobs. The state's new casino gambling law would allow three resort casinos in Massachusetts, along with one slots parlor. One of the three casino licenses would… ...
Casino Debate: Residents Speak out
29 Dec 2011
Our next guest could possibly become the face of the fight against casino gambling in Foxborough. Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen listened to residents comments both for and against gambling in their town. ...
Foxborough prepares for casino debate
27 Dec 2011
FOXBOROUGH – The issue of casino gambling is once again up for discussion in Foxborough. Town selectmen could decide Tuesday night whether or not to schedule a special vote on zoning changes for the site of a proposed casino. ...
Casino czar has work cut out for him
17 Dec 2011
…forward to wading into a fiscal and ethical thicket laden with political minefields. Once a critic of expanded gambling in Massachusetts, Crosby, appointed chairman of the new five-member Massachusetts Gaming Commission by Gov. Deval Patrick… ...
Mass. to begin talks over tribal casino
15 Dec 2011
…and financial advisor to guide negotiations for a possible tribal casino in southeastern Massachusetts. The state's new casino gambling law sets a July 31 deadline for a federally-recognized, Massachusetts-based tribe to sign a compact with the state… ...
07 Dec 2011
Attorney General Martha Coakley has rejected a proposed referendum that would have asked voters to repeal the state's new casino law, dealing a setback to critics of expanded gambling in Massachusetts. ...
The effect of casinos on real estate
06 Dec 2011
FOX 25 was joined this morning by Gregory Vasil, the CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board to discuss what a coveted casino gambling license could mean for those who own land and the property values for those who live near casinos. ...
Pats owner, casino mogul discuss resort
05 Dec 2011
…Sacchetti. Wynn claims he first reached out to Kraft seven months ago after hearing Massachusetts was on track to approve casino gambling. Kraft said he was “ambivalent” about the gaming issue, but has since done a lot of research on Wynn and his companies… ...
Firm to vet gambling panel candidates
30 Nov 2011
BOSTON - State leaders plan to name an independent search firm to identify candidates for two positions on a newly-created panel that will regulate casino gambling in Massachusetts. ...
Group files suit over gambling bill
22 Nov 2011
BOSTON - The firm KG Urban Enterprises has filed a lawsuit alleging that the new casino gambling law violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. ...
Casino foes to continue their fight
22 Nov 2011
BOSTON - Opponents of expanded gambling in Massachusetts are vowing to continue their fight on several possible fronts. ...
Gov. signs bill legalizing casinos in MA
22 Nov 2011
…millions in revenues. Patrick first proposed legalizing casino gambling five years ago. He will sign the measure Tuesday morning…
…parlor. The bill represents the largest expansion of gambling in Massachusetts since the creation of the state lottery in 1971.
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Commission given oversight of casinos
21 Nov 2011
BOSTON — Governor Deval Patrick is expected this week to sign the bill authorizing casino gambling and legislation redrawing the state's congressional district boundaries. He's also expected to sign a bill establishing life… ...
Catholic group calls for gambling veto
18 Nov 2011
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Catholic Conference is urging Gov. Deval Patrick to veto a bill legalizing casino gambling. ...
Late change offered to casino bill
16 Nov 2011
BOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers have made a last-minute change in a casino gambling bill. The House on Wednesday voted to amend the bill to reduce the percentage of annual gaming revenues that would be directed to help the state's horse racing industry. ...
Push to finalize casino gambling bill
14 Nov 2011
BOSTON – Politicians are rushing to get the casino gambling bill passed before the holiday break. According to the Boston Herald, lawmakers are burning the midnight oil in order to put… ...
Mass. lawmakers face busy week
13 Nov 2011
…eliminate one of the state's 10 current U.S. House seats. It is unclear whether lawmakers will complete work on a casino gambling bill before recessing. Both branches have approved a measure calling for three resort-style casinos and one slots parlor… ...
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Compulsive gambling money at risk?
UNDERCOVER - Once Massachusetts casinos are open and generating taxes, tens of millions dollars are supposed to be set aside to help treat compulsive gamblers. But some are wondering if Beacon Hill’s addiction to cash will make them try and grab some of the money for other uses.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012
Casino ads substitute for booze on MBTA?
BOSTON - Alcohol ads may be banned from MBTA trains and buses, at a cost of $1.5 million, but ads for casino gambling are still a sure bet for Massachusetts.
“…Mark for casino gambling may seem to find with Beacon Hill out for alcohol. Already lawmakers may have a problem even know what could call eight. …”
“…didn't -- you gonna have a hard time at all. With casino gambling coming here he compared did not. And tobacco ad ban in the nineties army Sacchetti fox when it out. …”
Casino Debate: Residents Speak out
Our next guest could possibly become the face of the fight against casino gambling in Foxborough. Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen listened to residents comments both for and against gambling in their town.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011
Tempers flare during casino debate
FOXBOROUGH – Foxborough selectmen decided they do not want a resort casino in their community following some heated debate. Tuesday night, hundreds of residents packed the high school auditorium, voicing their strong opinions on both sides of the issue – all as tensions boiled over.
“…Casino gambling is want an expert in -- Night likening it to on whether or not a vote on zoning change the proposed you …”
The effect of casinos on real estate
FOX 25 was joined this morning by Gregory Vasil, the CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board to discuss what a coveted casino gambling license could mean for those who own land and the property values for those who live near casinos.
Tue, 6 Dec 2011
Pats owner, casino mogul discuss resort
Patriots team owner Robert Kraft and Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn discussed plans for a resort-style casino not far from Gillette Stadium with FOX 25’s Sharman Sacchetti on Monday.
“…sat down with us along on one of the big names in casino gambling and spoke about the plan to lease land. For a resort island nation to you know. It's an idea that has drawn …”
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