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June 28, 2004

Narragansett casino bill faces veto by governor

Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) is promising to veto the Narragansett Tribe's casino bill but Democrat lawmaker say they have enough votes to override it.

The House joined the Senate in passing the bill on Friday. If it becomes law, voters will be asked whether they want the tribe and Harrah's Entertainment to open a casino in West Warwick.

Carcieri says the casino is a "bad deal" for the state. He claims it will take revenues from two existing gaming facilities that share money with the states. He says an override of his veto is not certain.

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