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Question of the Day Topic: Casinos in Massachusetts

What do you think about the idea of gambling in the state?

On Wednesday night, the Massachusetts House voted in favor of bringing gambling and casinos into the state, according to an article Thursday morning in The Boston Globe.

The bill passed 123-32 and would authorize three casinos and one slots-only gambling parlor in the state. The issue will go to the Senate later this month, according to Boston.com.

During the state elections last year, State Senate Candidates Michael Walsh, Brad Williams and now-State Sen. Mike Rush , providing explanations as to why they support the measure.

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Meanwhile, , saying last year that gambling won't help bring economic development to the state.

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