Massachusetts Casino Expansion Plan Sparks Revenue Concerns

Massachusetts is seeing growing opposition to an effort to install historical horse racing (HHR) machines at two former racetracks. Critics say the plan could hurt current casinos, cut public revenues, and create an uneven regulatory landscape. Massachusetts House Gambling Proposal Could Generate $120M Annually The proposal is included in a House version of an economic development bill that passed in July. It would allow Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park to run HHR machines under licenses previously issued to the old racetracks.