Politics & Government

Could Mass. Casino Reduce NH Slot Revenue 45 Percent?

The Union Leader reported the news today.

According to the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies, a Massachusetts casino could reduce New Hampshire slot revenue by up to 45 percent, as indicated in a report Tuesday from the Union Leader

NHCPPS Director Steve Norton presented findings to the Senate Bill 152 subcommittee on revenue.

According to the paper, the three casino subcommittees must complete their work by next week and present their findings to the joint House committee May 16.

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The Senate passed the bill back in March. SB 152 calls for one high-end casino with up to 150 table games and up to 5,000 slot machines.

The House, which has never passed an expanded gambling bill, began its scrutiny of the legislation in April. House Speaker Terie Norelli (D-Portsmouth) created a joint committee of House Finance and Ways and Means committee members to examine the bill. Its subcommittees are focusing on three areas: revenue, regulations and "community impact."

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