Massachusetts Candidate Favors Legalized Gambling

MASSACHUSETTS As reported by the Boston Globe: “Venture capitalist Christopher F. Gabrieli said yesterday he favors legalizing casino gambling in the state, as a way of generating revenues to help cities and towns avoid property tax increases.

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Wed, August 2nd, 2006

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