MassachusettesRenews Push for Casinos

Lawmakers who want to expand legal gambling in Massachusetts are renewing their push for casinos and slot machines, saying the state needs to hold onto the gambled dollars they say are being lost to neighboring states. A handful of gaming bills have already been filed for the new two-year legislative session that begins next month, and supporters are hoping a change in leadership in the Massachusetts House might give the legislation new momentum. One of the bills, filed by Sen. Joan Menard, D-Fall River, would create two resort casinos -- one in Bristol County and a second in Hampden or Worcester County -- and allow slot machines at the state's four racetracks. Read More.