Indian Gaming > Narragansett Tribe's casino bill wins final passage

June 02, 2006

Narragansett Tribe's casino bill wins final passage

The Narragansett Tribe's proposed casino is headed to the November ballot after the Senate approved the constitutional amendment on Thursday.

The tribe and partner Harrah's Entertainment want to open a large facility in the town of West Warwick. Local officials support the plan but Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) is a major opponent.

Voters previously rejected a Narragansett casino in 1994. The tribe needs to amend the state constitution to authorize more gaming.

The tribe is barred from going through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. A rider was placed in the law after the tribe won a court case that would have authorized gaming on its lands.

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Harrah's has field to itself (The Providence Journal 6/2)
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West Warwick casino heads to the ballot (The Woonsocket Call 6/2)
Council to prep for talks with Harrah's (The Providence Journal 6/2)
Narragansett Casino In Hands Of R.I. Voters (The New London Day 6/2)
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