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Survey: Public supports Massachusetts casinos5 May 2008MASSACHUSETTS -- As reported by the Providence Journal: "Massachusetts could become the center of gambling in New England if it builds a destination resort casino and undercuts Rhode Island's 61 percent tax on video lottery terminals, according to a public policy analyst at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. "Under such a scenario, 'Massachusetts destination resort casinos and racetrack [video lottery terminal] parlors would command and dictate the future of gaming, entertainment and tourism within New England,' said Clyde W. Barrow, director of the Center for Policy Analysis at UMass Dartmouth. "Barrow made the comments in a news release announcing the results of a recent survey conducted by his center that found wide support for at least two destination resort casinos in Massachusetts. "The survey, commissioned by a real estate developer, found that support among suburban residents in Massachusetts is now stronger than that of city dwellers. "About 59 percent of suburban residents in Massachusetts would like to see the legislature approve two or more destination resort casinos, according to the survey. About 54 percent of urban residents expressed support, the center said..." |