Narragansett Tribe casino losing in latest poll

Tuesday, October 17, 2006  

The Narragansett Tribe's proposal to build a casino in Rhode Island doesn't appear to be getting support among voters.

According to a new poll, 51 percent of voters are opposed to the idea. Only 37 percent support it, while 12 percent aren't sure.

The tribe has partnered with Harrah's Entertainment to build a casino in the town of West Warwick. They are asking voters to amend the state constitution to authorize the project.

For the poll, respondents were asked: "In November, there will be a referendum question on the ballot that says the following: ‘Approval of the amendment to the Rhode Island Constitution set forth below will authorize a resort casino in the Town of West Warwick, to be privately owned and privately operated in association with the Narragansett Indian Tribe, with tax proceeds from the casino being dedicated toward property tax relief.’ Would you favor or oppose this amendment?"

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Casino proposal losing in new poll (The Providence Journal 10/17)
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