CCA News - Thursday May 08, 2008

Patrick: Casinos plan could still fly

Associated Press - May 8, 2008

Despite a recent high-profile defeat, legislation to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts may yet come back, Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday.

Construction costs a political hang-up

dailyherald.com - May 8, 2008

Around the Capitol, the perception is that "everyone" wants new roads, bridges and schools. The problem is no one can agree on how to pay for them.

Mohegan Sun To Counter Foxwoods' MGM Grand

courant.com - May 8, 2008

Foxwoods has a not-so-subtle plan to capture the public's attention for the May 17 launch of its new MGM Grand casino.

Rhode Island parlor takes advantage of 24-hour gambling

portfolio.com - May 8, 2008

One of Rhode Island's two slot parlors wasted no time taking advantage of a new state law that permits around-the-clock gambling on weekends and holidays.

Judge casino plan objectively

wnewsj.com - May 8, 2008

Here we go again: Ohio voters, having already rejected an expansion of legalized gambling twice, are being asked to reconsider the idea. A big-bucks out-of-state casino developer, eager to expand into the Buckeye State, is playing a key role in the initiative.