Resort-Style Casinos Envisioned for Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS -- As reported by the Boston Herald: "The Patrick administration is focusing on destination resort-style casinos as it decides whether to legalize expanded gambling in Massachusetts,
Governor Deval Patrick faces stiff opposition to casino plans for Massachusetts.  according to executives familiar with the deliberations.

"An administration panel appointed by Gov. Deval Patrick to study the gambling issue is leaning heavily toward the all-inclusive casino model that mixes shopping, entertainment and hotels as well as gambling halls, say industry executives and insiders.

"That emphasis has created an uphill battle for some state racetrack owners, who have lobbied for years to add slot machines to their venues. That stripped-down model of gambling, however, is seen as less desirable by administration officials, who believe it draws heavily on local gamblers while not producing as big an economic bang..."