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Article: Casino odds calculated; Movement building to stop slot parlors.(COMMENTARY)

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Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
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August 28, 2009
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Byline: Bradford L. Miner

MONSON - When legislators return to Beacon Hill, casino gaming is almost a sure bet to be on the autumn agenda.

Ahead of that discussion a fledgling statewide organization has called for a blue-ribbon panel to weigh the costs and benefits of expanded gambling activity in Massachusetts, whether it's slot machines at racetracks or resort casinos.

Kathleen C. Norbut, a member of United to Stop Slots in Massachusetts, said the group will launch a statewide campaign Sept. 1.

In Palmer, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has a 99-year lease with property owner Northeast Realty to build a $1 billion casino on 150 ...

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