It seems that every U.S. state is taking its turn to pass legislation for legalizing slot machines.  South Florida went through the ringer not so long ago when the citizens of Dade County voted on a large betting bill that would have brought thousands of slot machines and video poker machines into racinos, Jai-alai destinations and dog-racing tracks.

Now to vote on the issue will most likely be Massachusetts, as state legislators are gearing up to pass a bill that would introduce 2,000 slot machines in the state's four race tracks.  Doing so would generate betting licensing and tax revenue of nearly $450 million for the state, which several lobbyists think would be mindless to pass up.

However, a block has been placed on the legislation, and is now stirring up a rally from many of the local mayors and House members who are in full support of bringing slot machines to race tracks.  Besides creating many jobs and stimulating the economy, the revenue generated (which would be in the millions and far exceed the funds that online betting sites and slots generate) would help to strengthen and build public education and safety.