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Poll: Massachusetts residents support casino

MASSACHUSETTS – As reported by the Patriot Ledger: "Most Massachusetts residents support the legalization of casino gambling in the state, according to a poll released today by the Center for Policy Analysis at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

"About 57 percent of those surveyed said they support the authorization of a resort casino in the state, while 30 percent were opposed and 14 percent were undecided. The poll, which was conducted this past fall, involved more than 1,000 Massachusetts residents. Percentages add up to more than 100 because of rounding.

"Respondents in general said the increase in tax revenue and jobs that a casino would bring outweighed the social costs. But nearly half expressed concerns about the potential for increased gambling addiction and political corruption should casino gambling be allowed in the state.

"Asked to pick the best location for a casino, respondents favored Western Massachusetts, Boston and the New Bedford/Fall River area, in that order. They ranked Cape Cod and the Plymouth area as the worst places in the state for a casino…"

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