Cross posted from CFO Blog According to a Cape Cod Times article: The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) wants to build a commercial casino in Southeastern Massachusetts, a move that would pit them directly against the state's only … [Read more...]
Pot calls kettle “black”
Cross posted from CFO BlogsAccording to a Boston Globe article:"The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation says the Patrick administration is exaggerating the benefits of a 27 percent tax on gaming revenues at three proposed casinos. … [Read more...]
Arguing over casino revenues
Crime (apprehension, adjudication, incarceration and police costs), Business and employment costs (lost productivity on the job, lost employment time, other costs to firms), Bankruptcy (lawsuits and legal costs, bill … [Read more...]
Spin City
Cross posted from CFO blogHealth and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby testified at a State House hearing convened to gather information on problems associated with casino gambling.Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, … [Read more...]
Redefining “small”
Cross posted from CFO blogOften when you see a report about Governor Patrick's plan to place casinos in Massachusetts, you will see some mention of the negative effects of casinos as well. Without looking too hard, I found these:Most people … [Read more...]