Rhode Island lawmakers want more from tribal casino

Thursday, May 20, 2004  

Rhode Island lawmakers polled by The Providence Journal say they aren't impressed by the casino deal offered by the Narragansett Tribe and Harrah's Entertainment.

The tribe and Harrah's have offered 25 percent of casino revenues and $100 million over 10 years for a license fee. But a majority of House Finance Committee members don't think the deal is good for the state.

The committee held hearings on a possible casino, which is opposed by two non-Indian betting facilities and Gov. Donald Carcieri (R). The committee is considering a bill to put the casino on the November ballot.

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