Casino owners create image of a “community partner” to insulate themselves from the harm they inflict on citizens

When it comes to buying good will from the community and luring voters to support casinos in their city, casino interests use a multitude of methods to make themselves appear as if they are some kind of local charitable foundation. In this instance, the casino interests in Springfield, MA used tactics such as handing out diapers to citizens and sponsoring community pancake breakfasts to convince voters to support them, creating their own political machine with virtually no spending limit.

2013 Casino Operators Offer Pancakes, Diapers in Springfield

LesCasino owners create image of a “community partner” to insulate themselves from the harm they inflict on citizens