Hundreds of people turned out to support the Narragansett Tribe's bid for a casino in Rhode Island.
The tribe hosted its fourth annual fish fry in West Warwick, the site of the proposed casino. The town and local leaders support the project, saying it will care much needed jobs and revenue.
Gov. Don Carcieri (R) opposes the casino, which he says is an expansion of gaming. The state hosts two racetracks that are seeking to add slot machines to their facilities. A poll conducted by one of the tracks, Lincoln Park, shows that 9 out of 10 gamblers would rather visit a full-fledged resort casino, like the one the tribe has in mind.
The tribe needs voter approval to open the casino. Lawmakers are considering adding a gaming proposal to the November ballot.
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Hundreds join Indians for fish fry
(The Kent County Daily Times 4/26)
9 out of 10 bettors prefer resort casino (The Pawtucket Times 4/24)
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