
Massachusetts State Attorney General Martha Coakley opposed the repeal question, but says she welcomes allowing the voters to enjoy a voice in the problem. (Image: Boston Globe)
In Massachusetts, casino companies have actually faced a number of battles so that you can build resorts in the state. There have been town-by-town campaigns to win over local communities, plus in the situation of the more Boston area, a competition that is fierce just one single license. Now, operators are going to have yet another challenge ahead of these before they can sleep effortless: a statewide repeal vote that could end casino gambling in Massachusetts before it starts.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that voters should be able to see the casino law repeal concern on a November ballot, potentially rolling straight back a 2011 law that legalized casinos in the state. That move leaves potential casino operators in an awkward position, whether they can actually do anything with them as they may receive licenses, but not know until later this year.
Unanimous Decision Puts Matter on Ballot
The court reached their decision unanimously, pointing out that supporters of the repeal had succeeded in gathering more than enough signatures to place the question on the ballot. The work had been opposed by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, now a Democratic candidate for governor, whom rejected issue last year it coul Continue reading “Massachusetts Casino Repeal Matter Approved by Court”