Bipartisan group of NH senators announces support for casino gambling bill
March 07, 2013
CONCORD, New Hampshire — A bipartisan group of New Hampshire senators, led by longtime casino opponent David Boutin of Hooksett, is now throwing its weight behind the casino gambling bill that is up for a vote in the Senate next week.
The five lawmakers told reporters on Thursday that tax revenue from a casino is necessary to address New Hampshire's crumbling infrastructure. They said that it's important that New Hampshire move quickly, or Massachusetts will beat it to the punch. Massachusetts has already passed a law allowing three new casinos and a slots parlor.
The senators gave reassurance that the bidding process for the one casino license would be transparent and competitive and will not favor any potential licensee.
The bill would legalize up to 5,000 video slot machines and 150 table games.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2eae6133a8d846bbad6437e85619e01c/NH-GXR--Gambling-NH
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