The proposed law would change the definition of “illegal gaming” under Massachusetts law to include wagering on the simulcasting of live greyhound races, as well as table games and slot machines at Commission-licensed casinos, and slot machines at other Commission-licensed gaming establishments. This proposed law would (1) prohibit the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from issuing any license for a casino or other gaming establishment with table games and slot machines, or any license for a gaming establishment with slot machines (2) prohibit any such casino or slots gaming under any such licenses that the Commission might have issued before the proposed law took effect and (3) prohibit wagering on the simulcasting of live greyhound races. QUESTION 3: Expanding Prohibitions on Gamingĭo you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives on or before May 6, 2014? We continue the series this week with Question 3: Expanding Prohibitions on Gaming. Each week prior to the November election The Somerville Times will present the Statewide ballot questions, along with pro and con arguments, one at a time for examination and further consideration.
