Residents Want to Know Bottom Line on Slot Machines 

Some residents in Massachusetts are tired of waiting to see if they are going to get slot machines or not. The issue has been sitting on the table for some time – and there are some that want it and some that don’t. But no matter what side you are on – residents want to know one way or the other so they can be done with it and move on. Those that want the slot machines are obviously hoping it is in their best interest – as is the other side – but both say that they will be relieved to just have an answer. 

It seems that every week there is another move forward or backward so that nothing gets accomplished. They are aware that their Governor, Deval Patrick, is walking the fine line between wanting slot machines and not wanting them, and they are also aware that he is walking that line so that he can get himself re-elected. Some say that they won’t vote for him simply because he won’t take a stance on them one way or the other and they are tired of cat and mouse. 

Patrick says that if he is going to go for the slot machines he wants to see them in destination locations like Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. He does not want them scattered all over the state. But many say that they want to see them at the tracks because it will bring in much needed revenue and will save jobs. 

Most residents say that they have been very clear in that they don’t want gambling in their state. They voted against dog racing, and they don’t necessarily want slot machines in their back yards. Either way – they want a decision.