The Narragansett Tribe's proposed casino is headed to the November ballot now that the House joined the Senate in overriding Gov. Donald Carcieri's veto.
The tribe's partner, Harrah's Entertainment, says it is prepared to spend at least $2 million to promote the initiative. Lincoln Park, one of the state's two existing gaming facilities, says it could spend up to $3 million against it.
Foes of the project also say they will mount legal challenges. Carcieri, a Republican, contends a privately-run casino, even if owned by the tribe, violates the state constitution.
According to a recent Brown University, 47 percent supported a tribal casino while 43 opposed it.
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