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Mass. Senate Tackles Expanded Gaming

On the heels of a new poll that revealed 56% of Massachusetts residents favor the expansion of gambling, state senators on Sept. 26 opened debate on a bill that has already passed the House by an overwhelming margin.

 Monday, September 26, 2011
Mass. Slots Bill to be Debated Sept. 26

Mass. Slots Bill to be Debated Sept. 26

The top Republican lawmaker in the Massachusetts Senate is hoping revenue from expanded gambling will be used to lower taxes.

 Sunday, September 25, 2011
Suffolk Downs Slashes Purses by 26%

Suffolk Downs Slashes Purses by 26%

Management at Suffolk Downs announced Aug. 16 the track will reduce average daily purse distribution by 26% for the second half of its 2010 racing season to achieve a 13% reduction in purses for the meet.

 Monday, August 16, 2010

Massachusetts House Defeats Slots Bill

The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted April 5 to defeat a proposal adding 8,000 slot machines to the state's four racetracks, one of which is Suffolk Downs, the historic Thoroughbred facility in East Boston.

 Thursday, April 06, 2006