Commonwealth politicians debated the casino for a few years before, earlier this year, a law that allows a full-service Casino in the southeastern part of the country, one at the Resort Casino Venture and Mohegan Sun.
Mr. Patrick excited with the prospect of a casino, saying that “if done right, expanded game can create jobs, generate new revenue and spur economic growth in the area of each” State. Optimistic scenario that’s true at least in part. Good casinos to create thousands of jobs for middle-low pay. But the game does not Route 128-industrial style.
Massachusetts politicians would be foolish to rely on the font of Casino revenue streams are always evolving to the country. Casino revenue was flat in Connecticut. The industry is not recession-proof.