The next Republican Governor!

Much like his arithmetically-challenged predecessor, State Treasurer Steve Grossman seeks to build fiscal policy on the backs of Gambling Addicts.

Regrettably, Steve Grossman appears to be the darling of the Democratic Party...or maybe unions, yet  he's failing elsewhere from faithful Democrats who, frankly, have had enough of failed fiscal policy and lazy politicians who seek phony solutions.

The Massachusetts Democratic Party will be responsible for the next Republican Governor!

Thanks a lot!



Lottery asks lawmakers for permission to experiment with online gambling
   
A Massachusetts Lottery official tells lawmakers the agency is constrained by the law that prohibits online gambling even when no money is involved.

The Lottery wants to experiment online with an eye toward actual gambling one day.

By Andy MetzgerState House News Service
Posted Jan. 28, 2014 @ 11:52 pm Updated at 12:00 AM

BOSTON - Lottery officials asked lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation that would let the agency experiment with online gambling."We are not proposing to offer these games to our players with an actual cash transaction, nor are we seeking any appropriation to fund such operations," Lottery Assistant Executive Director Beth Bresnahan told the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

"Rather, in the interests of preserving and protecting the Lottery, we simply want to ensure that we have a solid understanding of the technology and logistics of online gaming should this market space become more competitive.

Existing law does not permit us to conduct such experimentation."

Bresnahan said the law prohibits online games even when no money is involved, and the Lottery's main goal would be to experiment online with an eye toward actual gambling one day.

The Lottery expects a drop in revenues when casinos open in the state.

Proponents say online gambling could eventually provide new revenue on which cities and towns rely for local aid.

Opponents say online gambling could hurt retailers who sell lottery tickets.

"Why try to fix something that isn't broken?" said Joseph Green, senior division manager of Tedeschi Food Shops, who opposes the bill.

He said the loss of revenue from lottery players could cost jobs and said the bill would authorize the use of credit cards for lottery products, which could contribute to problem gambling.

The hearing occurred a little over a year after Treasurer Steven Grossman's Online Products Task Force recommended Internet lottery games. Grossman oversees the Massachusetts Lottery.


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