Massachusetts Senate Support Slots As reported by the Hanover Mariner: "The first roll call vote ever taken on slot machines in the Senate paid out handsomely for the proponents of expanded gambling Thursday, as senators approved the installation of 8,000 slots at the state's four racetracks.
"Proponents said the policy change would make it possible to restore programs cut during the fiscal crisis, create thousands of new jobs, and protect several tracks from closing - should approval of slots withstand the many procedural and political challenges still remaining "The 26-9 vote included 'yeas' from several leaders in the Upper Branch, including Senate President Robert Travaglini, who has a racetrack in his district and was seen pumping his fist in excitement on the rostrum during thete…"
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