Slots facility questions involvement of Narragansett Tribe

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The owners of Twin River Casino are questioning the involvement of the Narragansett Tribe in turning the slot machine facility into a full-fledged casino.

Twin River wants to put the casino issue before state voters. But the owners say the tribe's potential involvement raises legal questions -- particularly the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar that bars the acquisition of land in trust for the tribe.

Under state law, the tribe receives a small portion of revenues from the facility. Gov. Lincoln Chafee (I) has suggested a greater role for the tribe.

Get the Story:
Twin River owners push for referendum on casino games (The Providence Journal 5/18)

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