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The Wonder in Wonderland

The Wonder in Wonderland

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89.7 WGBH reporter Phillip Martin looks at the men and women banking on passage of the gaming bill to bring slot machines and new jobs to Revere and, perhaps, put the wonder back in Wonderland.

Hoping for a Miracle

Hoping for a Miracle

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As lawmakers debate hosting only two casinos in the state, 89.7 WGBH's Sean Corcoran reports growing concerns that southeastern Massachusetts could, once again, be forgotten.

Branching Out

Branching Out

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89.7 WGBH Reporter Andrea Smardon looks at Mohegan Sun's plans to build a casino in the town of Palmer, MA.

Mirage

Mirage

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Reporter Sean Corcoran explores the rise and demise of the Middleborough-Wanpanoag Tribe casino plan.

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