Because if he did, he'd wave off "destination casinos" simply as a political frame (the term polls significantly better than "slots at the racetracks") and say this debate is about slot machines which make up 80% of casino gambling profits. … [Read more...]
This candidate for Governor needs plan to help people save rather than getting them into more debt
Cross posted from Stop Predatory Gambling A candidate for Massachusetts governor recently said a key part of his platform will be to promote more predatory gambling in the form of legalized sports betting like Delaware tried to do. Yet … [Read more...]
Be sure to touch the magnificent cloth
Who can stand behind a government actively trying to convince citizens to spend large sums on virtually worthless gambling products, pushing them deeper into debt, instead of encouraging them to save money so they can accumulate the capital … [Read more...]
Questions to include for the next statewide poll on casinos
5) "Do you think the State Lottery's current business practices, including aggressively marketing $20 instant scratch tickets and Keno games that run every four minutes for more than 1500 games every week, are predatory?" 6) "A respected … [Read more...]
Cahill Takes The Cake
Really, I thought I had seen everything, but -- at least so far -- this takes the cake. WBZ reports the following on Tim Cahill's Speech this morning Massachusetts Treasurer Timothy Cahill not only wants the state to think about … [Read more...]
GOP Treasurer candidate “reveals” himself
Lottery Still Best Bet for Cities and Towns
The recent debate over casino gaming in the Commonwealth generated much discussion about the need for reliable revenue sources for our cities and towns. As in any controversial issue, the facts can get lost in the debate. That is surely the … [Read more...]
No Fun Funding Massachusetts
I have every reason to believe that Deval grew up the way I and many of us did. Pay your bills. Admit your errors. Take personal responsibility. Don't leave your mess for someone else to clean up when you're gone.Only now do many of us seem … [Read more...]
Legalized gambling, including the state lottery,
On Nov 2, 2006, the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling praised Deval Patrick for saying on Sept 9th, 2006 I have some serious reservations about proposals to legalize slot machines and casino gambling in Massachusetts. I am not … [Read more...]