Paul DeBole

Assistant professor of political science, Lasell University

Stories by Paul DeBole

Keep your eye on Twin River Casino in RI

Big changes coming, which could impact Mass.

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Witnessing history at the Sirhan parole hearing

Criminal justice system worked as it should, but years too late

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Mass. casinos returning to pre-pandemic revenue levels

Encore, MGM set records; Plainridge tops in slots

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2-month sales tax holiday makes sense to me

Not a gimmick, real people would benefit

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Mass. casinos may need Legislature’s help

Recent slots numbers indicate

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Legislative oversight hearing on COVID was shameful

The focus should be on fixing problems, not exploiting them

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Slot revenues rise, but fall on per-machine basis

Drop is 21.6% at Encore; 23% at MGM

Gaming numbers improved in January

All three casinos showed improvement

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December gaming revenues show promise

Despite COVID restrictions, slot revenues rising

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Questions, options in wake of insurrection

Impeachment better option than 25th Amendment

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A refreshing non-party-line vote

Two Democrats back the Republican in sheriff’s race

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N.E. gaming market is not saturated yet

Slot growth suggests the market is still growing

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Mohegan slots tops in New England

CT casino's take almost equals all of Mass. facilities

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My bet is Vineyard gaming is coming

Legal challenges just delaying inevitable

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Casino slot revenues off to a strong start

On a per-machine basis, Plainridge leads way

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Why help only the Mashpee Wampanoag?

All tribes deserve same rights, including Aquinnah Wampanoags

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How do you license a fortune teller?

In Mass., we leave checking scrying qualifications to municipalities

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Nonprofits deserve a lot more scrutiny

Current tax policy may make sense, but let’s investigate

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It’s time for some spring cleaning

Lots of state laws are outdated, should go

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Eminent domain reform needed in Massachusetts

Power should be limited, particularly at local level

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Don’t award third casino license

Defer decision a year until smoke clears

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