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July 21, 2006

Narragansett Tribe refuses share of slot revenues

The Narragansett Tribe is refusing nearly $400,000 in video slot machine revenues from the state of Rhode Island.

"Money helps. Money isn't everything. And some of us still have our dignity," Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas told NBC 10 News.

The tribe did not ask for the money. Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) opposes the tribe's casino proposal but supported the addition of slot machines at a racetrack so long as a portion of the profits went to the tribe.

The tribe continues to push its plan to open a casino resort in West Warwick. The tribe's partner is gaming giant Harrah's Entertainment.

To open the casino, the tribe needs voter approval to amend the constitution. The issue goes before voters on the November ballot.

Get the Story:
Tribe Turns Down Share Of Video-Slot Profits (NBC 10 News 7/20)
Casino ads geared to sway R.I. voters in favor of amendment (AP 7/20)
Ad by casino proponents draws criticism (The Providence Journal 7/21)
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