The Race to the Murky Bottom!

Promises of local control, limited hours and the friendly "good neighbor" evaporate once the false promises of gambling revenues fail to appear.

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Evidence of the Race to the Murky Bottom are displayed in 24/7 slots coming to Twin River

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PROVIDENCE — With the state hungry for new revenue in a grim economy, Lottery Director Gerald Aubin has — with Governor Carcieri’s blessings — approved 24-hour gambling seven days a week at the Twin River greyhound track and slot parlor.

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Town voters registered their overwhelming objection to all-night gambling at the sprawling Lincoln gambling hall during a nonbinding 2007 referendum.

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This little after thought, below, at the end of the article should give pause.

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Centaur is salivating at the prospect of imposing low wage, low skilled jobs on Massachusetts and Steve Norton hasn't missed an opportunity, taking numerous breaks from counting his millions in Alton, Ill.

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Why would Rhode Island negotiate with an insolvent business partner?

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Maybe because this is what happens with predatory gambling?

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(State business regulation chief Michael Marques has confirmed his agency is vetting an application by John J. McLaughlin, a former top executive at Harveys Casino resorts who now heads Centaur Inc., to take on “key role” at Twin River.)