Single casino bill now uses open bid process
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This year’s casino bill, SB 551, has seen some changes in recent weeks. While the bill, sponsored by Sen. Lou D’Allesandro, originally specified that the casino in question would be located at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH, an amended version now calls for an open bidding process to determine the best location and operator for the facility.
Supporters of the bill argue that casino gambling could provide much-needed revenue, keeping entertainment dollars in NH that are otherwise being spent at facilities in Maine and Massachusetts.
Opponents counter that legal gambling comes with a host of social problems that will place an additional burden on state resources, citing the dangers of addiction and increased crime.
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