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JUNE 15, 2000

The new offer by the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island and its gaming partner, Boyd Gaming, has apparently failed to impress state lawmakers.

A Providence Journal poll reports that only 4 of 17 House Finance Committee members are in favor of legislation that would put the tribe's casino plan on the November ballot.

On Monday, the tribe told the Committee their casino would give the state $140 million in 2003, the first year of operation, and as much as $179.5 in 2008 with graduated taxes on slot-machine and table-game revenues.

The tribe has to receive voter approval on its plan, due to its land claims settlement act, which grant the state civil and criminal authority. But the Committee must first place the issue on the ballot.

Get the Story:
Sweetened casino deal fails to sway many lawmakers (The Providence Journal 6/15)

Indianz.Com Narragansett Casino Coverage:
Narragansett Chief: Let public speak (The Talking Circle 6/14)
Tribe offers more to state (Money Matters 06/13)
Tribe to up ante (Money Matters 06/07)
Narragansett face opponents (Money Matters 05/23)
Vote wanted on Narragansett casino (Money Matters 05/22)
Narragansett could lose out on casino (Money Matters 05/19)
EDITORIAL: No to casinos in Rhode Island (Money Matters 05/15)
Narragansetts hope for casino (Money Matters 05/08)
Legislature questions Narragansett casino (Money Matters 04/12)
Narragansett Tribe faces difficult battle (Money Matters 04/07)