Politics & Government
Question of the Day: Pros and Cons of a Mass. Casino
What do you think the pros and/or cons of a local casino might be?
Today, Governor Deval Patrick signed a Massachusetts gambling bill that would make casinos legal in Massachusetts.
While proponents argue that the bill will create more jobs, tax revenue and entertainment options, opponents fear a nearby casino could hurt local businesses, create crime and increase traffic congestion.
Plainville, just over the Mansfield border, has been rumored as a possible casino site.
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Do you think the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to casinos in Massachusetts?
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