Supreme Court Ruling Brings MA Casino Law Repeal to Ballot Vote

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial court ruled on Tuesday that voters will be able to decide this November as to whether or not the state’s casino gambling law will be repealed.

The law, which was implemented in 2011, was touted as a way to bring additional revenue to the state by increasing economic development and job creation. The bill would allow for three regional casinos as well as one slots parlor.

Response to the Repeal Vote

Don Berwick, who says he is the only Democratic candidate for Governor against casinos, released a statement after the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision.

"I am delighted that the Supreme Judicial Court has determined that the repeal effort can go forward to a vote in November,” said Berwick “Casinos are a bad deal for Massachusetts. Where they come, small businesses suffer -- the evidence is that they destroy one local job per slot machine. They bring gambling addiction, increased substance abuse, DUI risks, and other safety problems into our communities. The promises of new state revenues are greatly exaggerated, and state expenses will have to rise to repair the damage casinos will do. I am glad that Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to make their voices heard on this important matter. I am confident that the repeal initiative will succeed.”

Berwick also said that while Massachusetts is in need of good jobs, especially in Gateway Cities, stronger jobs and communities can be built without inviting in potential troubles that casinos would bring.

Enjoy this post? Share it with others.

Email to a friend Permalink

Supreme Court Ruling Brings MA Casino Law Repeal to Ballot Vote

Related Articles

Enjoy this post? Share it with others.

Most Popular Articles

Sign Up for the Daily Eblast

Sign Up for the Daily Eblast