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Article: Casino gambling has never been a safer bet in Mass.

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August 22, 2009
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MASS. MARKET

Walk with me as we navigate the crowds to watch the high rollers play a time-honored game of chance: betting on the future of Massachusetts casinos.

Move quickly past the carnival sounds of the slot machines and the hushed tones of the blackjack players. The real action can be found where average folks like us aren't normally allowed - in a backroom packed with some of the biggest names in the casino industry.

I know we're in the middle of a recession, but you shouldn't be surprised to see these guys dropping the big bucks to play again this year. They will likely get a receptive audience at the State House, where a hearing on gambling is expected next month and a bill could be ...

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