Poll shows opposition to Conn. casino

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2002

A poll conducted by the University of Connecticut shows opposition to a third casino in the state.

Of 762 state residents, 56 oppose a new facility compared to 39 who said they would support one. Sixty-five percent said two existing tribal casinos play an important economic role.

A third casino could be opened by the historic Eastern Pequot Tribe, whose final federal recognition status is pending. A separate Quinnipiac University showed 68 percent opposition to the idea.

Get the Story:
Poll: Two casinos enough for Connecticut to have (The Norwich Bulletin 10/3)
Connecticut residents: We don't need any more casinos (The New London Day 10/3)