Report: RI casinos rely on Mass residents
March 18th, 2013 at 8:55 am by Ted Nesi under Nesi's Notes, On the Main Site
By Dan McGowan
Lincoln, R.I. (WPRI) – Twin River casino is more dependent on Massachusetts residents than Rhode Island residents and could be staring at substantial revenue losses once the Bay State opens three resort-style casinos and a slot parlor, according to a poll released Monday by the Center for Policy Analysis at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
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The casinos would attract more Rhode Islanders if they would allow EBT cards. Read The Washington Post article about Woonsockett and the population addicted on the EBT cards who show poor judgement that can’t plan.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/food-stamps-put-rhode-island-town-on-monthly-boom-and-bust-cycle/2013/03/16/08ace07c-8ce1-11e2-b63f-f53fb9f2fcb4_allComments.html?ctab=all_&