A High Stakes Casino Debate
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Casino gambling is on the table in Massachusetts. Governor Deval Patrick has proposed a plan to allow three casino resorts in the state following the federal recognition of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.
Latest coverage
Senate president pushes casinos
As state tax revenues plunge, State Senate President Therese Murray said a bill allowing casinos in Massachusetts will be debated by Legislature this fall. (Boston Globe, 04/15/09)
Patrick still backs resort casinos
The governor said that he does not want immediate budget considerations to trump the benefits of his preferred gambling alternative: large resort casinos. (Boston Globe, 03/04/2009)
Cahill wants 3 parlors for slots
The state treasurer's slots push is far less ambitious than the governor's bill for three casino resorts. (Boston Globe, 03/03/2009)
A powerful Wampanoag player
Though he is not a member of the tribe, lawyer William A. McDermott Jr. is arguably the most powerful figure in the fractured Mashpee Wampanoag government. (Boston Globe, 10/26/08)
Tribe wants talks on casino
The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is planning to formally ask the governor to negotiate a compact for a $1 billion resort casino in Middleborough. (Boston Globe, 9/3/08)
Barney Frank champions online gambling
As chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Frank has proposed legislation that would legalize the online gambling industry. (Boston Globe, 7/13/08)
Patrick would negotiate with tribe
Governor Deval Patrick said would be prepared to negotiate with the tribe if it formally requests a casino pact with the state. (Boston Globe, 6/11/08)
Support lacking for ballot question
So far, the only person backing House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi's plan for a nonbinding ballot question is DiMasi, the state's most powerful critic of expanded gambling. (Boston Globe, 5/23/08)
DiMasi poses casinos referendum
House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi proposed to reopen the state's heated debate on gambling by putting a question on the November ballot. (Boston Globe, 5/22/08)
Previous Globe coverage
- Death threats targeted DiMasi (Boston Globe, 5/14/08)
- Patrick: Casinos plan could still fly (Boston Globe, 5/8/08)
- Track owner emerges in casino debate (Boston Globe, 5/4/08)
- Wampanoag casino foes sue tribe (Boston Globe, 4/29/08)
- Despite bill's defeat, study continues (Boston Globe, 3/25/08)
- Casino vote is a blow to labor (Boston Globe, 3/24/08)
- $1.1b spent at nearby venues (Boston Globe, 3/24/08)
- Governor faults DiMasi in debate (Boston Globe, 3/23/08)
- Failure to win delay vote cost Patrick (Boston Globe, 3/23/08)
- Casino glitter not golden to Eastie (Boston Globe, 3/23/08)
- House rejects casino bill (Boston Globe, 3/21/08)
- Casino no done deal for tribe (Boston Globe, 3/18/08)
- Stance strains neighborhood ties (Boston Globe, 3/19/08)
- Patrick fights odds on casinos (Boston Globe, 3/19/08)
- Casinos proposal on brink of defeat (Boston Globe, 3/20/08)
- Tensions flare over plan (Boston Globe, 3/14/08)
- Slot machine revenue drops in N.E. (Boston Globe, 3/12/08)
- Patrick's plan seen losing backers (Boston Globe, 3/13/08)
- Downtown The rest of the story (Boston Globe, 3/12/08)
- Casino study backs Patrick (Boston Globe, 3/7/08)
- Patrick's brochure lauds casino plan (Boston Globe, 3/6/08)
- Patrick challenges DiMasi over proposal (Boston Globe, 3/5/08)
- DiMasi polls lawmakers before hearing (Boston Globe, 2/27/08)
- DiMasi scoffs at casino job plan (Boston Globe, 3/4/08)
- Number of casino jobs is disputed (Boston Globe, 3/2/08)
- Lawmakers undecided on casinos (Boston Globe, 3/1/08)
- GOP aide calls for DiMasi inquiry (Boston Globe, 2/26/08)
- Casino backer gets the speaker's ear (Boston Globe, 2/25/08)
- Menino tries his luck at lobbying (Boston Globe, 2/20/08)
- Foes rap Patrick on consultant (Boston Globe, 2/24/08)
- Mayors hold valuable cards (Boston Globe, 2/17/08)
- Nonunion workers oppose Patrick's plan (Boston Globe, 2/12/08)
- Should the state welcome casinos? (Boston Globe, 1/20/08)
- Patrick opposes tribe's request (Boston Globe, 2/7/08)
- Budget challenges lawmakers on casinos (Boston Globe, 1/20/08)
- Lobbyists hit the jackpot (Boston Globe, 1/16/08)
- Former greyhound park drawing a crowd (Boston Globe, 1/14/08)
- Las Vegas mogul expresses interest (Boston Globe, 1/9/08)
- Suffolk Downs enlists Chicopee mayor (Boston Globe, 1/4/08)
- Patrick may increase pressure for plan (Boston Globe, 1/3/08)
- Patrick picks up beat in casino battle (Boston Globe, 12/19/07)
- Investor: Casino would exceed forecast (Boston Globe, 12/18/07)
- Southeast areas fear spillover from casino (Boston Globe, 12/12/07)
- Panelists urge 3d Conn. casino (Boston Globe, 12/12/07)
- Casino plan may pit two moguls (Boston Globe, 12/3/07)
- Florida casino holds lessons (Boston Globe, 11/18/07)
- Casino measure fails in Senate (Boston Globe, 11/16/07)
- Officials can't predict social costs (Boston Globe, 11/1/07)
- Tribes pursue license together (Boston Globe, 10/25/07)
- Tribes team up to build a casino (Globe Staff, 10/24/07)
- Group pushes to privatize lottery (Boston Globe, 10/22/07)
- Going for broke (10/21/07)
- Plans loom large over property values (Boston Globe, 10/21/07)
- Patrick's plan hits rough patch (Boston Globe, 10/18/07)
- Questions loom for town's casino plan (Boston Globe, 10/18/07)
- Programs face shortfall in funding (Boston Globe, 10/17/07)
- Graphic Fuzzy math (10/17/07)
- With mayor aboard, casino idea rolls (Boston Globe, 10/15/07)
- Rival tribe thwarted for casino (Boston Globe, 10/14/07)
- Bill seeks gaming authority control (Boston Globe, 10/11/07)
- Graphic Proposed casino zones (10/11/07)
- Some foresee domino effect in N.E. (Boston Globe, 10/5/07)
- Under bill, homeowners could get payout (Boston Globe, 10/10/07)
- Town eyes potential of a casino ballot rule (Boston Globe, 10/5/07)
- Voters would pick proposed locations (Boston Globe, 10/4/07)
- Poll: 53% back Patrick casino plan (Boston Globe, 9/30/07)
- Graphic Globe poll results (9/30/07)
- Raynham track owner makes his pitch (Boston Globe, 9/29/07)
- PDF Full poll results (9/30/07)
- Patrick cool to casinos in cities (Boston Globe, 9/28/07)
- Casinos come with cost of addiction (Boston Globe, 9/25/07)
- Menino, Patrick oppose temporary casino (Boston Globe, 9/25/07)
- Graphic Gambling losses (9/25/07)
- Suffolk Downs wants '08 gaming (Boston Globe, 9/23/07)
- Wampanoag members seek answers (Boston Globe, 9/22/07)
- Patrick creates a storm of lobbying (Boston Globe, 9/21/07)
- Tribe eyes deal with state on a casino (Boston Globe, 9/20/07)
- Casinos pique Magic Johnson's interest (Boston Globe, 9/20/07)
- Some firms fear casino impact (Boston Globe, 9/19/07)
- Patrick's early backers doubt plans (Boston Globe, 9/19/07)
- Slots, horses equals jackpot in Erie, Pa (Boston Globe, 9/19/07)
- Market will support multiple-casino plan (Boston Globe, 9/18/07)
- Casino debate cultivates new attitude (Boston Globe, 9/18/07)
- Thorny choice for Wampanoag (Boston Globe, 9/18/07)
- Many could gamble closer to home (Boston Globe, 9/18/07)
- New Suffolk Downs COO (8/16/07)
- Casino's foes reset targets (Boston Globe, 8/16/07)
- Marshall out, Hendricks in (Boston Globe, 8/28/07)
- Developers seek wide tourist base (Boston Globe, 9/13/07)
- Patrick to offer 3-casino plan (Boston Globe, 9/16/07)
- Casino gold draws delight, denunciation (Boston Globe, 9/17/07)
- The casino debates begin (Boston Globe, 9/17/07)
- Vineyard tribe also wants a casino (6/16/07)
- Menino asks tribe for Hub casino (Boston Globe, 7/13/07)
- Property markets react to casino (Boston Globe, 7/26/07)
- Steve Bailey Rigged game (5/25/07)
- Cahill assails Middleborough deal (Boston Globe, 7/26/07)
- Tax bounty appears overstated (7/27/07)
- Casino proposal divides town (7/6/07)
- Patrick won't release casino studies (Boston Globe, 8/8/07)
- State should ask for proposals (8/1/07)
- Mohegan group wants Mass casino (8/2/07)
- Neighboring towns want input (Boston Globe, 8/10/07)
- Church facing uphill fight (Boston Globe, 8/12/07)
- Tribe seeks more land (Boston Globe, 8/15/07)
- Tribe members brace for change (Boston Globe, 8/16/07)