State works on gambling oversight
Patrick, top officials to pick commission
State officials yesterday took the first steps toward creating a independent board with vast regulatory powers over casino gambling, pledging that the selection process would be open and rigorous. The stakes are high. The five-member gambling commission, established under the new law legalizing casinos in Massachusetts, will have broad discretion over the industry, from awarding licenses to determining the payouts of slot machines.
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