Potential Sale Of Everett Casino Points Regulators Into Uncharted Territory
Unlike the sale of most other businesses, transfer of ownership of a casino in Massachusetts requires the cumbersome blessing of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, as well as local politicians. To date, neither regulators nor politcos have had to deal with such a transaction.
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