Indian Gaming > Bill seeks ruling on Rhode Island tribe's casino

April 15, 2005

Bill seeks ruling on Rhode Island tribe's casino

A Rhode Island lawmaker is introducing a bill to seek a state Supreme Court ruling on the Narragansett Tribe's proposed casino.

Rep. Timothy A. Williamson (D) supports the casino. But he doesn't want a last-minute legal challenge to derail it, which is what happened last year.

The tribe and its partner Harrah's Entertainment are proposing a $400 million resort in the town of West Warwick. The tribe must get approval from state voters because it is excluded from the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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Bill would ask high court to rule on casino questions (The Providence Journal 4/15)
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