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October 4, 2007

Sen. Moura to propose 24-hour gambling bill

State Sen. Paul E. Moura said today he will introduce legislation to allow 24-hour gambling when a special session of the General Assembly convenes, possibly later this month.

Moura used Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's recent announcement that he wants to bring three resort casinos to the Bay State to emphasize that Rhode Island should take action right away.

"Massachusetts is moving along very steadily with plans to develop gaming facilities that will provide thousands of jobs and contribute to much-needed property tax relief. As their plans come to fruition, the threat to Rhode Island becomes greater and greater," the East Providence Democrat said in the statement.

His bill would apply to the Twin River and Newport Grand gaming facilities.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 6:53 PM | Permalink

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