Narragansett Tribe to discuss casino referendum with governor

Thursday, July 26, 2012  

The Narragansett Tribe and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (I) plan to meet to discuss a gaming referendum that's due to appear on the November ballot.

The ballot asks voters to allow table games at two non-Indian gaming facilities. The tribe contends the measure is unconstitutional but lost a decision in court that it intends to appeal.

The tribe has asked voters for approval to operate a casino but has been rejected.

Get the Story:
R.I. Gov. Chafee to meet with Narragansetts' chief sachem on casino question (The Providence Journal 7/25)
Chafee to meet with tribe leaders (WPRI-TV 7/25)

Narragansett Tribe to continue lawsuit against gaming proposals (7/6)