The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued an advisory opinion on Monday, rejecting state legislation that would allow the Narragansett Tribe to open a casino.
In the opinion [PDF],
the court said the proposed casino is illegal because it wouldn't be operated by the state as required by the state constitution The tribe is partnering with Harrah's Entertainment to open the casino.
The tribe will keep fighting to a casino, Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas said. Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) is opposed to the tribe's gaming plans.
Get the Story:
High court rejects latest attempt at a casino bill
(The Providence Journal 9/20)
pwpwd
State’s top court tosses casino bill (Journal Register News Service 9/20)
Narragansett casino Plans set Back Again (The New London Day 9/20)
pwday
R.I. Supreme Court finds casino proposal unconstitutional (AP 9/20)
Advertisement
Search
More Headlines
Catawba Nation continues work on controversial casino in North Carolina
Gaming initiatives backed by tribal corporation faces uncertain future
Chuck Hoskin: Renewed gaming compacts ensure a brighter future for Oklahoma
Republican governor suffers another setback in dealings with tribes in Oklahoma
Cronkite News: Gila River hotels, casinos close for two weeks after worker death
Cronkite News: Curfew curtailing casinos? Don’t bet on it, owners say
'We are thrilled': Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe hails victory for sovereignty
Tribes sue Trump administration after being excluded from coronavirus relief program
Donovan White: Standing up for Native Americans and Native American jobs
'Finally': Tribal gaming in line for coronavirus relief amid stiff competition for resources
Oregon tribes’ primary engines – casinos – stalled by COVID-19
Gaming initiatives backed by tribal corporation faces uncertain future
Chuck Hoskin: Renewed gaming compacts ensure a brighter future for Oklahoma
Republican governor suffers another setback in dealings with tribes in Oklahoma
Cronkite News: Gila River hotels, casinos close for two weeks after worker death
Cronkite News: Curfew curtailing casinos? Don’t bet on it, owners say
'We are thrilled': Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe hails victory for sovereignty
Tribes sue Trump administration after being excluded from coronavirus relief program
Donovan White: Standing up for Native Americans and Native American jobs
'Finally': Tribal gaming in line for coronavirus relief amid stiff competition for resources
Oregon tribes’ primary engines – casinos – stalled by COVID-19
Indian Gaming Archive