Indian Gaming > Rhode Island girds for battle on casino initiative

August 02, 2004

Rhode Island girds for battle on casino initiative

The Narragansett Tribe's proposed casino is headed to the November ballot now that the House joined the Senate in overriding Gov. Donald Carcieri's veto.

The tribe's partner, Harrah's Entertainment, says it is prepared to spend at least $2 million to promote the initiative. Lincoln Park, one of the state's two existing gaming facilities, says it could spend up to $3 million against it.

Foes of the project also say they will mount legal challenges. Carcieri, a Republican, contends a privately-run casino, even if owned by the tribe, violates the state constitution.

According to a recent Brown University, 47 percent supported a tribal casino while 43 opposed it.

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Battle for R.I. casino now moves to the voters (The Providence Journal 8/1)
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Casino on the ballot (Journal Register News Service 7/31)
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