Article: Rhode Island, Massachusetts Gamblers Play Major Role for Connecticut Casinos.

By Jack Perry, Providence Journal, R.I. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jan. 27--Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents are the "economic force" behind southeastern Connecticut's dominance of New England's gaming, destination and entertainment market, according to a report from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth.

Rhode Island residents spent $301 million and Massachusetts residents spent $829 million last year at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, the report released yesterday by the university's Center for Policy Analysis estimated.

The bottom line: Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents have been good for the state of ...

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