A leader of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island filed a complaint with the state attorney general, questioning whether a non-Indian racetrack is engaging in "deceptive trade practices" and "false advertising."
Council member Randy Noka said the Twin River facility is marketing itself as a "gambling casino." The state constitution does not currently allow casino gambling.
“Frankly, I am surprised and dismayed that neither Governor Carcieri, nor you have acted to order Twin River to cease holding itself out as a casino in Rhode Island,” Noka wrote in the complaint. “After all, the governor was vehemently anti-casino when we were seeking one and often referred to casinos as creating ‘economic wastelands.’"
Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch said he will investigate.
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Indians sue over ‘casino’ at Twin River
(The Providence Journal 9/1)
Relevant Documents:
Randy Noka Letter (September 1, 2009)
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Narragansett leader files complaint over racetrack
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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