Prospects of a casino in Massachusetts could convince Rhode Islanders to vote in favor of more gambling in the Ocean State. Next year, voters will decide if the Twin River slot parlor in Lincoln could expand into table games, like poker and blackjack. Moves to open casinos in Massachusetts pushed Rhode Island lawmakers to put this latest referendum on the ballot. State Representative William San Bento says the state could lose up to $100 million a year if Massachusetts approves casinos and Rhode Island doesn’t. In the past, Rhode Islanders have rejected several attempts to bring casinos to the state.
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