Really? Casino revenues count as Taxes?

We thought the Repbulicans especially did not approve of dany new taxes, and now they want to count casino revenues as taxes?  What next? Fishing fees?

As reported by by Channel 22 in Springfield.

Sen. Knapik of Westfield also tried to convince lawmakers to adopt his amendment that would direct taxable gaming revenues to relieve taxpayers.
“You know we’re going to create a long term, sustained, brand new revenue stream for the citizens of Massachusetts, we ought not be spending all of it,” said Knapik. “Some of it certainly is going into the rainy day fund, but maybe we can lower the income tax.” Knapik’s amendment was eventually rejected.