1. Expanded Debate Gaming in Mass
Brian Conley

2. Expanded Debate Gaming in Mass
Gov. Deval Patrick introduced bill for three resort-style casinos
House rejects Gov. Deval Patrick introduced casino bill
Casino legislation
signed into law by Gov. Patrick
Casino bill
reintroduced in House
September 2007
November 22, 2011
March 20, 2008
August 2011

3. Expanded Debate Gaming in Mass
Supporters
Opponents
Governor Deval Patrick
House Speaker R. DeLeo
State Senator Therese Murray
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse
New England Regional Council of Carpenters
Suffolk Downs
Wynn Resorts
Mashpee Wampanoag
Northwind Strategies
Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno
Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone,
House Speaker S DiMasi (pre-2009)
State Senate Sonia Chang-Diaz
State Senator Patricia Jehlen
United to Stop Slots in Massachusetts
Citizens for a Stronger Massachusetts, (former AG Scott Harshbarger)
Western Mass Casino Task Force
Massachusetts Family Institute
Massachusetts Council of Compulsive Gambling
Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation
MA Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
Casino Free Massachusetts