Tomorrow is judgment day in Rhode Island for the Narragansett Tribe.
The tribe and its partner, Harrah's Entertainment, are asking voters to amend the state constitution to authorize a $1 billion casino resort. Voters have rejected the idea in the past and polls show most people are opposed.
That hasn't stopped Harrah's from spending more than $12 million on the campaign. Supporters cite the jobs and revenue the casino will bring to the state.
Opponents have cited the social ills associated with gambling. State officials, including Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) say the casino will hurt revenues at two racetracks with slot machines.
The tribe can't engage in gaming on its reservation under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. There is an open question of whether the tribe could open a casino on land taken into trust outside of the reservation.
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