Massachusetts Governor Creates Intrigue With Online Gambling Ban

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is raising eyebrows by proposing a crackdown on Internet gambling in the state, even as he pushes ahead with plans to build a trio of giant resort casinos. The proposed ban, which includes the possibility of jail terms of up to two years for violators, has put the governor at odds with one of the state’s senior congressional leaders, US Rep. Barney Frank.