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Gambling in Massachusetts Video

5 Aug 2008Patrick Defends Borrowing While Touting Wins

Patrick Defends Borrowing While Touting Wins 

As the state legislature wrapped up their session for the year, Gov. Deval Patrick talked about some of his accomplishments and defeats during his first year in the corner office. He also defended borrowing billions to fund projects.

Play from 1:23"… been independently. -- side. Patrick said he isn't -- a push for casino gambling again next year. That he's only getting started which begs the next. Really he runs for a second term he said that …" at 1:23
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30 May 2008Team 5 Investigates the Politics of

Team 5 Investigates the Politics of Casino Team 5 Investigates the Politics of Gambling  

Team 5 Investigates teamed up with the government watchdog group Common Cause to find out how much power and influence the gaming industry wields on Beacon Hill.

Episode Duration -- 3:38
12 May 2008DiMasi: Ethics Probe 'Baseless'

DiMasi: Ethics Probe 'Baseless' 

The embattled House Speaker Sal DiMasi is blasting critics who have accused him of ethics violations.

Play from 0:27"… and make decisions that sometimes infuriate people -- anger people you cannot casino gambling and I believe that there were powerful people who were pushing this bill and it appears could be coincidental that these articles …" at 0:27
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24 Mar 2008Residents Travel To Out-Of-State Casinos

Residents Travel To Out-Of-State Casinos 

Gov. Deval Patrick walked away a loser in his bid to bring casino gambling to Massachusetts last week, but residents of the state are happy to try their luck elsewhere.

Play from 0:00"… Governor Deval Patrick walked away a loser in his bid to bring casino gambling to Massachusetts last week. But residents of the state are happy to try their luck elsewhere in fact a new survey finds …" at 0:00
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20 Mar 2008Casino Debate Continues

Casino Debate Continues 

The full House is expected to vote on Gov. Deval Patrick's casino plan on Thursday, one day after it was rejected by a House committee. The House started debating the plan early Thursday afternoon and vowed to debate late into the night if necessary.

Play from 0:15"… And the debate on casino gambling has been before the full house since just after noon time that vote could come at any moment although one house leader did tell us. That if necessary debate would go late into the night. Now much of the debate heard so far has focused not only on the pros and cons of casino gambling there has been a lot of back and forth discussion on whether this issue should be studied further. Here's a sampling of …" at 0:15
Play from 0:01"… there's little question about how the dice will roll the debate over casino gambling continues at the Statehouse even though a thumbs down is expected sometime tonight. It hasn't happened yet. Is that defies in my …" at 0:01
Play from 1:31"… to build a casino in Middleborough if the state does not approve casino gambling such a casino would be exempt from state regulations reporting live from Beacon Hill Amani about Tampa news -- five …" at 1:31
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19 Mar 2008No Dice: Committee Rejects Casino Plan

No Dice: Committee Rejects Casino Plan 

A legislative committee Wednesday voted against Gov. Deval Patrick's plan to bring three resort-style casinos to the Bay State.

Play from 0:32"… each -- political -- Patrick searching for committee votes to support this casino gambling bill. …" at 0:32
Play from 0:54"… Ross called the governor said he could not vote for casino gambling after all. Ross denies there was any undue pressure from the speaker -- customers and why not and yeah I think a …" at 0:54
Play from 1:29"… Another key legislator who opposes casino gambling did switch his -- to support Patrick but he insists there was no quid pro quo. What are you getting in return …" at 1:29
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18 Mar 2008Patrick Discusses Casino Plan

Patrick Discusses Casino Plan 

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick urged state lawmakers to pass his casino proposal, but he admitted that his plan has little chance of passing.

Play from 2:09"… defeat on the floor of the house does not necessarily mean that casino gambling would be dead for the year there's talk of a possible attempt to put the question on the ballot. Or perhaps have the more receptive senate reintroduce casino gambling through another bill later this year. Reporting live from the Statehouse generally -- in -- five …" at 2:09
Play from 0:00"… It was a day of rallies both for and against casino gambling on Beacon Hill. The proposal to build three high stakes resorts the subject of a crucial hearing and there is no let …" at 0:00
Play from 1:36"… overnight. The vote could be close. But regardless of the outcome when casino gambling goes to the Florida house the speaker knows what the numbers will be. …" at 1:36
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18 Mar 2008Casino Showdown Set For Beacon Hill

Casino Showdown Set For Beacon Hill 

Casino supporters and opponents expected to clash on Beacon Hill.

Play from 0:02"… down to today Governor Patrick goes all in his fight to bring casino gambling to Massachusetts. Amid dwindling support. Up forgive me sounds -- is also going to introduce his alternative plan at all coming to …" at 0:02
Play from 1:10"… Once supporters pushing for a statewide referendum on casino gambling if the governor's proposal is defeated in the legislature. So how some public support is there for bringing resort style casinos here …" at 1:10
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16 Mar 2008Speaker's Top 5 Reasons Casino Plan Won't Work

Speaker's Top 5 Reasons Casino Plan Won't Work 

House Speaker Sal Dimasi gave his top five list for why Gov. Deval Patrick's casino plan won't work at the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast.

Play from 0:00"… As the governor said Vernon intense debate on the casino gambling up to this day don't. But I have to be honest with you governor it doesn't look good -- And here and …" at 0:00
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6 Mar 2008Casino Debate Continues On Beacon Hill

Casino Debate Continues On Beacon Hill 

Casino Debate Continues On Beacon Hill

Play from 0:26"… Suffolk downs that's right I would be casino better and beneficiary of casino gambling. Generated the estimate the governor used to help sell his plan. This is the political red meat speaker -- the Macy was …" at 0:26
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