Narragansett Tribe loses casino vote by wide margin

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

The Narragansett Tribe suffered defeat at the polls on Tuesday when Rhode Island voters rejected a proposed casino.

According to news reports, 63 percent voted against the casino referendum. Only four municipalities supported the $1 billion project.

The tribe's partner, Harrah's Entertainment, spent $12 million, a record amount, on the campaign.

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No question, casino rejected (The Providence Journal 11/8)
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Will tribe roll the dice again? (The Kent County Daily Times 11/8)