‘R.I. can’t compete’: Lawmakers worry as Twin River’s slump accelerates – News – providencejournal.com – Providence, RI

State Lottery director says he is planning to take action to address IGT’s ‘underperforming’ machines. — Read on http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20190826/ri-cant-compete-lawmakers-worry-as-twin-rivers-slump-accelerates

Expanded Gaming Dollars at Work. New $34 Million Municipal Complex in Plainville Improves Town Services and Enhances Health and Wellbeing of Emergency First Responders – Massachusetts Gaming Commission

New $34 Million Municipal Complex in Plainville Improves Town Services and Enhances Health and Wellbeing of Emergency First Responders – Massachusetts Gaming Commission — Read on massgaming.com/blog-post/new-34-million-municipal-complex-in-plainville-improves-town-services-and-enhances-health-and-wellbeing-of-emergency-first-responders/

As MGM Springfield Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Surrounding Communities Highlight Benefits of Community Mitigation Fund Grants – Massachusetts Gaming Commission

As MGM Springfield Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Surrounding Communities Highlight Benefits of Community Mitigation Fund Grants – Massachusetts Gaming Commission — Read on massgaming.com/blog-post/as-mgm-springfield-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-surrounding-communities-highlight-benefits-of-community-mitigation-fund-grants/

Cannabis leader Curaleaf pops 6% despite mixed second-quarter earnings

Curaleaf shares popped 7% after reporting a wider-than-expected net loss. That’s something most cannabis companies haven’t seen this year, CEO Joe Lusardi says. — Read on finance.yahoo.com/news/cannabis-leader-curaleaf-pops-6-despite-mixed-secondquarter-earnings-211152716.html

$400,000 for a liquor license? That’s the cost of doing business in Newport – The Boston Globe

With new hotels on the horizon, city leaders are debating lifting a 40-year-old cap on liquor licenses. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/rhode-island/2019/08/29/for-liquor-license-that-cost-doing-business-newport/4wEDJhmIireLIUHqwEadNM/story.html

The ‘best,’ for now — that’s not enough to set policy on stoned drivers – The Boston Globe

“The ‘best tool we’ve got at the moment’ is the same argument that has been used to justify the exam’s use for more than 25 years.” — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/letters/2019/08/27/the-best-for-now-that-not-enough-set-policy-stoned-drivers/MI7l08Dv6fZYhP5Emhz8wI/story.html