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House Trounces Gaming Bills, Trumps Casino Bid in State

BOSTON-The House delivers a resounding defeat to supporters of legalized gambling in the state with its rejection of a series of amendments designed to expand its legal definition in Massachusetts. This move effectively halts a Native American push for a casino here.

By Naomi Grossman | Updated on May 12, 2002

BOSTON-A series of amendments designed to expand the legal definition of gambling in the state have been roundly defeated in the House. Obervers say the decision sounds the death knell for an Indian tribe’s bid to develop a gaming casino in the southeastern part of the state.

In total, four different amendments were considered. One amendment would allow the Wampanoag tribe to develop a gaming casino in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The tribe had launched an aggressive campaign to get the amendment passed, including guaranteeing the state significant funds if it passed. Calls to the Wampanoag tribe were not returned by press time and it is unclear whether the tribe will proceed with its acquisition of the parcel in New Bedford.

The issue of allowing slot machines at dog tracks was also considered and defeated. The House did approve the establishment of a commission to study the effects of gambling and make recommendations to the state about whether to expand it in the state. A similar commission was formed five years ago which recommended that the state not allow gaming casinos.

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