Massachusetts Gaming Commission approves research project

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WSHM) -

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved a research project to help cities and towns understand what casinos could do for their area.

UMass-Boston will study what communities and casino companies should agree on.

The project will also show lessons learned from casinos in other states.

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