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This
original series ran: Nov. 23-26, 2002
 DAY
1 - THE GREAT DEBATE: The prospects for legalized
gambling have changed dramatically in recent months in the
face of several converging factors, including a foundering
state economy, the extraordinary success of two casinos in
Connecticut and a more accommodating political landscape.
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DAY 1 - SOCIAL IMPACT:
Officials worry over the small percentage who become addicted
to gambling. Read more ...
DAY 1 - TAX IMPACT:
If casino gambling is approved in Massachusetts, some of the
most serious debate will center around the effects it would
have on the Lottery, which is a critical source of revenue
for cities and towns. Read more
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DAY 2 - A STATE OF SEDUCTION:
For many in this region, casino development is either an economic
savior or a curse. It either provided thousands of jobs to
a depressed economy or brought unskilled labor and a housing
crunch to formerly secure areas. Read
more ...
DAY 2 - DAY TRIPPING:
For senior citizens, casinos are an outlet that draws
them in by the busload. Read more
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DAY 3 - RIVERS OF REVENUE:
The state's troubled revenue stream and the success of casinos
in Connecticut, might be enough to tilt the odds in favor
of casino gambling in Massachusetts. Read
more ...
DAY 3 - JOBS AND ECONOMIC
IMPACT: A federal report warns that only larger casino
resorts offer preferable jobs, and that businesses near the
casinos may suffer. With timeline
showing the road that casino gambling took to reach from Nevada
to Massachusetts. Read more ...
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