Court Rules That Massachusetts Casino Repeal Initiative Can Go On The BallotVoters In November Can Decide Fate Of Billion-A-Year Industry |
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The Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court has decided that a grassroots proposal to repeal a 2011 law that authorized casinos in the state can go to a November referendum.
The news is bad for casino firms such as MGM Resorts International, Wynn Resorts and Penn National Gaming, all of which are hoping to open properties in the state.
Both MGM and Penn National already received licenses. Penn National’s is for a slots parlor.
The American Gaming Association, the casino industry’s top lobbying group in Washington, came out with a statement following the court’s decision.
“While it’s up to Massachusetts to decide whether or not to welcome the thousands of jobs and millions in revenues gaming will bring to the Commonwealth, the AGA will ensure that voters have the facts about our industry instead of tired stereotypes," AGA CEO Geoff Freeman said.
“Gaming positively affects communities by creating thousands of jobs paying well above the minimum wage, helping small businesses grow and contributing millions of dollars in vital revenues for public services, such as education and safety. Massachusetts could soon discover what communities across the nation already know: that gaming serves as valued community partners and as one component of a strategic, multifaceted economic development plan.”
Opponents to casinos disagree almost entirely with what the casino industry says it brings to the table. Opponents say that such facilities hurt their communities in numerous ways, such as causing increased crime and gambling addiction, as well as personal debt and other forms of economic immiseration. They argue that casinos actually hurt a local economy.
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