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Lawmakers Fear Wampanoag Casino Delay


By Sarah Birnbaum
At a public hearing on the compact that Gov. Deval Patrick signed with Mashpee Wampanoag tribal leaders, southeastern representatives expressed concern that the project could be frozen for years. 
Government

This Week in State Politics: A Race Against the Deadline


By Sarah Birnbaum
With the formal session deadline approaching, lawmakers hold a public hearing on the governor's casino agreement, officials consider the price of placing calls from prison and the June job numbers get released.
Gambling

Governor, Tribe Sign Agreement for Taunton Casino


By Sarah Birnbaum
The deal grants the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe the exclusive right to operate a casino in the southeastern part of the state. It's the most concrete development yet in the race to establish casinos in Massachusetts.
Election 2012

This Week in State Politics: The President and an Eastie Casino


By Sarah Birnbaum
President Barack Obama makes a campaign swing through Boston, a proposed casino in East Boston draws opposition and a film and television studio pushes ahead in Devens. 
Gambling

Suffolk Downs Announces Casino Plan


By Sarah Birnbaum
The racing center unveiled plans for a $1 billion resort-style complex with approximately 200,000 square feet of gaming space, a hotel and up to 10 restaurants.
Local Politics

This Week in State Politics: Storms and the Senate


By Sarah Birnbaum
This week in Massachusetts state politics, the casino oversight board meets, officials commemorate the Western Massachusetts tornadoes and Springfield hosts the Democratic state convention.
Gambling

Gaming Official Turns Down Job


By Adam Reilly & Sarah Birnbaum
Gov. Deval Patrick said he hoped the resignation of Carl Stanley McGee would let the new state Gaming Commission proceed with its work.
Gambling

The Silver City Goes for Casino Gold


By Sean Corcoran
The Mashpee Wampanoags' proposed casino in Taunton, Mass., would contribute about $120 million annually in economic development to the region, the tribal chief said.
Gambling

The Lottery: Who Wins, Who Loses?


EMILY ROONEY: THE LOTTERY
By WGBH News
Massachusetts has one of the most successful lotteries in the country. But as the lottery turns 40 this week, not everyone is celebrating.
Gambling

Gambling Commission Looks for Expert Guidance


By Sarah Birnbaum
The newly formed gambling oversight board is holding a conference to learn about what will be a multi-billion-dollar addition to the state's economy.
Gambling

Out-of-State Gambling Trends Bode Well for Mass.


By Cristina Quinn
Bay State residents spent more at Rhode Island's two slot parlors in 2011 than Rhode Islanders did, according to a new study. 
Gambling

Kraft Reps. Address Foxborough Selectmen


By Jordan Weinstein
U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Tauro granted a restraining order allowing Robert Kraft's representatives to speak after Kraft's company filed a civil rights lawsuit against the town.
Gambling

A Long Delay Possible for Casinos in Mass.


By Sarah Birnbaum
When the casino bill passed in November 2011, top lawmakers said shovels would be in the ground within 3 to 5 years for casinos, and even sooner for a slots parlor. The newly formed gambling commission says that timetable may be unrealistic. 
Gambling

Final Two Members Appointed to Gaming Commission


On Tuesday, the governor's office announced the remaining two appointments to the state board that will oversee the new casino industry: retired judge James F. McHugh and City of Springfield administrator Bruce Stebbins.
Government

This Week in State Politics: Gambling, Courts and Utilities


By Sarah Birnbaum
On Beacon Hill, judges make the case for more state funding for the trial courts, officials weigh the proposed NStar-Northeast merger and the final members of Massachusetts Gambling Commission are expected to be announced.
Gambling

Treasurer: Gaming Pick Knows Procurement, Transparency


By WGBH News & Wires
Enrique Zuniga, the third person named to the five-member gaming commission, has worked for the state Water Pollution Abatement Trust and School Building Authority.
Gambling

Wampanoags Put a Casino Stake in Taunton


By Sarah Birnbaum
A Native American tribe has taken the first concrete step toward securing one of the state's three casino licenses. The Mashpee Wampanoags announced Wednesday that the tribe has entered an agreement to buy land in East Taunton. 
Gambling

Putting Pieces Together at the State Gambling Commission


By WGBH News
On the day Attorney General Martha Coakley announced her appointment to the state casino gambling oversight panel, chairman-designate Stephen Crosby talked to WGBH News about working for a virtual startup.
THIS WEEK ON BEACON HILL

Patrick Hobnobs with Obama, and More


By Sarah Birnbaum
This week in Mass. state politics, Gov. Deval Patrick continues his whirlwind tour of the nation's capital, former House speaker Sal DiMasi fights for his pension and the treasurer mulls online lottery sales.
Gambling

Setting the Odds on an Eastie Casino


By Adam Reilly
So far the debate over the proposed casino at Suffolk Downs has been pretty quiet. But with the Foxboro idea going nowhere, that may be about to change.
Business

Will 2012 See The Filene's Hole Filled?


MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY
By WGBH News
Pols probably didn't consider this consequence in the lengthy, heated debate over gambling: Casino licensing may finally spur action at the former Filene's site in Downtown Crossing.
Courts, Crime & Police

Gaming, Foreclosures And Chelsea On The Front Burner As 2011 Ends


By WGBH News
State Attorney General Martha Coakley discussed several of her office's key concerns and cases as the year draws to a close.
Gambling

Gaming Chairman: 'The Public Is Very Skeptical'


GOV. NAMES GAMING CHAIRMAN
By WGBH News
New gaming commission chairman Stephen Crosby told WGBH News that upholding ethics was his top concern.
Gambling

Republican Policymaker To Lead Gaming Commission


MORE WGBH GAMBLING COVERAGE
By Sarah Birnbaum
The state's powerful new gambling board will be a bipartisan affair: Gov. Deval Patrick has named Stephen Crosby, a former Republican Party official, as the chairman.
Gambling

Predicting Casinos' Impact On The Bay State


MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY
By WGBH News
Observers say that casinos will have a major impact on both the state's bottom line and politicians' careers.
THIS WEEK ON BEACON HILL

Senate Candidates Face Off And Casinos Court Mass. Towns


MORE STATE HOUSE COVERAGE BY SARAH BIRNBAUM
By Sarah Birnbaum
In Mass. politics the week of Dec. 5, Gov. Deval Patrick continues his nine-day trade mission to South America; the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate meet for a debate and casino operators scramble for licenses.
THIS WEEK ON BEACON HILL

Lawmakers Seek To Lower The Cost Of Health Care


MORE STATE HOUSE COVERAGE BY SARAH BIRNBAUM
By Sarah Birnbaum
Mass. lawmakers are on their holiday recess this week but working behind the scenes on a bill that would change how the state reimburses doctors and hospitals.
Gambling

Casino Bill Is Signed Into Law


MORE WGBH NEWS GAMBLING COVERAGE
By Sarah Birnbaum
Gov. Deval Patrick signed a historic measure Tuesday authorizing three resort casinos and one slot machine parlor in Massachusetts.
Gambling

Last-Minute Change Brings Casino Bill To Governor


By Sarah Birnbaum
After an unusual late change that cut subsidies to the horse racing industry, the casino gambling bill is in Gov. Deval Patrick's hands. He is expected to sign it.
Gambling

Final Gambling Bill Almost There


WGBH NEWS: HAPPY HOUR IN MASS.? NOT SO FAST
By Sarah Birnbaum
The consensus bill licenses three resort-style casinos and one slots parlor in Massachusetts. 
LOCAL POLITICS

State Investigates Controversial Lottery Game

By Sarah Birnbaum
State Treasurer Steve Grossman called for an investigation into a state lottery game called Cash WinFall after a handful of gamblers exploited a flaw and raked in millions.
GAMBLING

Casino Is Ready To Break Ground On Mass. Resort


MORE GREATER BOSTON
SENATE PASSES CASINO GAMBLING BILL
CASINO SETS UP SHOP IN PALMER
By Toni Waterman
Mohegan Sun is ready to break ground on a new casino in Palmer, Mass., an executive told WGBH on October 19. The tribe bought the land in 2007.
POLITICS

This Week At The State House


By Sarah Birnbaum
In Massachusetts state politics this week, legislators are expected to release new legislative boundaries, and the casino gambling bill will likely go to conference committee. 
Boston

Gov. Patrick Set To Negotiate On Mass. Casino Plans

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