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Dice Or No Dice: The Casino Debate In Massachusetts, College Of Management, University Of Massachusetts Boston
Dice Or No Dice: The Casino Debate In Massachusetts, College Of Management, University Of Massachusetts Boston
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The debate on casinos has intensified over the last few years. Governor Deval Patrick tried to get approval for three casinos back in September 2008, which was rejected by the then Speaker Salvatore Dimasi. However, two years ago, the Governor stood in the way of casinos by vetoing the bill passed by the House and the Senate.
With the economy still recovering from the aftermath of the “Great Recession”, there are talks about job creation and consumer spending all over Massachusetts. Currently, the three most critical players in the government of Massachusetts - Governor Deval Patrick, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, …