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Massachusetts governor considering casinos

BOSTON, Massachusetts – As reported by the South Coast Today: "Gov. Deval Patrick said yesterday he's continuing to explore casinos as a way to boost the state's revenues and would be open to agreeing to a hike in pay for members of House and Senate leadership teams, but would want something in return.

"…The question of casinos has been a perennial issue on Beacon Hill with supporters saying it could bring in hundreds of millions in revenue lost to neighboring states while foes say the social ills associated with gambling aren't worth the price.

"Patrick said yesterday that he's still weighing the issue and won't add any potential casino revenues in his version of the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. He said he's asking his secretary of housing and economic development to study the issue…"

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