Poker in Massachusetts

[Diana Ross Fan]

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If the state government's preferred option is no casino gaming (which it seems to be, as casino gaming is illegal in MA), and they are denied this option because of the Wampanoag's rights as a sovereign nation, why should the state government then prefer several casinos over just one?

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The Wapanogs can't use their sovereignity to open a casino w/o state permission. The state could use its own sovereignity to surround the place with the National Guard.

The existence of competition is more or less a result of lobbying efforts. You can bet that Foxwoods and Mohegan are pouring money into MA anti-gambling groups now.

[Poshua]

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The Wapanogs can't use their sovereignity to open a casino w/o state permission. The state could use its own sovereignity to surround the place with the National Guard.

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This is not true. Federal law (the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) requires the state to negotiate a compact with the tribe in good faith. So long as Class III gaming (which covers most casino games) is legal anywhere in the state at any time for any reason, the state must negotiate a compact which allows the tribe to open a casino with Class III gaming. If the state were to refuse, the federal government would force its hand.

Surrounding the reservation with National Guard troops would be an example of acting in bad faith.

Massachusetts does have legal Class III gaming-- it allows charitable organizations to host casino nights that include games such as blackjack and poker. This may sound like a trivial allowance, but the existience of a similar law in Connecticut enabled Foxwoods to get its compact.

[Diana Ross Fan]

I meant they can't open anything until the negotiations reach a deal.

[Hadley Fats]

It's my understanding that they don't need Federal Recognition at this point. This was the first step in the process and they've alread received it. (This is the step that the Nipmuks are stuck on.) The second step is the town's approval, which was overwhelming. The next step is the legislature and finally the governor.

I've seen a few places near me in Western MA that hold no limit tourneys for "charity."

[TheWorm967]

Springfield has a pretty cool tournament "scene"(can't think of a better word) going on in many of the local bars, usually like 7-10 a week, and cash games open after people start busting out. Not one has ever been stopped as far as I know of. I think we're [censored] up enough to have it happen. If you put one downtown i gaurantee it would be packed every night.

[DQPaulie]

Las Vegas nights allowed Foxwoods to get table games, but not slots. So the newly recognized tribe still has to negotiate for state permission to get the slots.

Paulie

[Mygtar]

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It's my understanding that they don't need Federal Recognition at this point. This was the first step in the process and they've alread received it.

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Hadley this is incorrect. The reason they went to the town, then state, then feds is to build up the case for the feds. If the town and state both approve then it will be easier to get the feds to approve it because they will show that both the town and state wanted the casino and it is not being "pushed" upon them.

Also this link about Mohegan Sun wanting a casino in Western MA may be of interest to you.

Peace,
Mygtar

[Patcho]

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http://www.boston.com/news/local/art...3_casino_plan/


Patrick to offer 3-casino plan
By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff | September 16, 2007

Governor Deval Patrick plans to propose as early as tomorrow that the state sell licenses for three full-scale resort casinos in Massachusetts, citing their potential to spur economic growth, create jobs, and generate new government revenue, according to State House officials who have been briefed on his plan.

[Diana Ross Fan]

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http://www.boston.com/news/local/art...3_casino_plan/


Patrick to offer 3-casino plan
By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff | September 16, 2007

Governor Deval Patrick plans to propose as early as tomorrow that the state sell licenses for three full-scale resort casinos in Massachusetts, citing their potential to spur economic growth, create jobs, and generate new government revenue, according to State House officials who have been briefed on his plan.

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I could tell from the interviews that Devall had no problem with casinos. The legislature will be quite a hurdle though.

[phydaux]

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Are the NH rooms that popular? The only cash game they spread is 1/2 limit. Also they rooms aren't open 24/7.

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The only one I know of is the card room at the track in Salem. I recently heard of on in Milford, but that's in the middle of no where.

Are there others?