Gambling News by House of Odds

The four Democratic candidates vying for the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat are staking out different positions on casino gambling. City Year co-founder Alan Khazei is opposed. He warns that casinos will fundamentally change the state. He's launched an online anti-casino petition on his campaign Web site. U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano acknowledges casinos have drawbacks but says he's not .

Looming deficits and potential revenue on the same day: As Gov. Deval Patrick details budget cuts to bridge the $600 million budget gap Thursday, legislators are also holding major hearings on casino gambling in Massachusetts.