Casino fever

The Hartford Courant writes up the gambling fever that's gripped Massachusetts:

Casino gambling to the north has long been debated, producing a string of failed - and often forgotten - proposals. Remember former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld agreeing to a casino in New Bedford in 1994?But this time there is a major catalyst - federal recognition of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe in late spring, leading to plans for a casino along I-495. The tribe's status is likely to bring at least some additional gambling, beyond the lottery and racetracks, although the Mashpee Wampanoag still have a lengthy process ahead.