Would 3 Casinos Crowd The Mass. Market?

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May 29, 2012

This artist rendering released Apirl 26, 2012 by the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe depicts a resort casino that the tribe has proposed be built in Taunton, Mass. The plan calls for a 150,000 square foot casino, three hotels, retail stores and a family-oriented water park. The tribe announced Thursday during a meeting at City Hall in Taunton that it hopes to build the resort casino over a five-year period. (AP Photo/Mashpee Wampanoag tribe) — This artist rendering released Apirl 26, 2012 by the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe depicts a resort casino that the tribe has proposed be built in Taunton, Mass. The tribe hopes to build the resort casino over a five-year period. (AP)

Casinos aren't like McDonald's — you can't have one every few miles. Some analysts and industry experts are now worrying about market saturation if this small state opens too many casinos.

So can the Bay State handle three casinos, or is that one too many?

Guest:

Howard Stutz, gaming reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal

More:

Freetown Residents To Take Non-Binding Casino Vote
Taunton City Council Delays Casino Vote
Mass. Gambling Chair: Approval Of 3 Casinos Not Definite

This segment aired on May 29, 2012.