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Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Casino Bill

2 July 2004

News Brief: Rhode Island Governor Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would allow a vote on a possible casino in West Warwick.

GTECH Rethinks Rhode Island Investment

24 June 2004

News Brief: Citing the casino legislation in front of the General Assembly, GTECH Holdings Corp. is reviewing its planned investments in Rhode Island -- including its proposed $88.5-million corporate headquarters in downtown Providence.

Judge Refuses to Drop Gaming Conspiracy Charges

23 June 2004

News Brief: A federal judge on Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss the bribery conspiracy case against top officials at Lincoln Park gaming center and dog track.

Rhode Island Casino Vote Approved

23 June 2004

News Brief: The Rhode Island House and Senate yesterday approved slightly different bills to allow a statewide referendum in November on the proposed casino that Harrah's Entertainment is seeking to build, with a promised cut to the Narragansett Indians.

Poll: Rhode Islanders Divided on Casino Plan

16 June 2004

News Brief: As the General Assembly approaches a decision on whether a proposal for a West Warwick casino will go to voters this fall, Rhode Islanders remain divided on the plan.

Harrah's Willing to Raise Offer

9 June 2004

News Brief: According to the company’s vice president, Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is willing to raise its offer for the right to build a casino in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Foxwoods Lures Rhode Island Workers

8 June 2004

News Brief: For many, the promise of full-time jobs outweighs protesters' arguments that it is wrong for Rhode Island to allow Connecticut's Foxwoods Resort Casino to recruit at a state employment center.

Law Complicates Rhode Island Casino Debate

8 June 2004

News Brief: A 1998 law might give East Greenwich a role in deciding whether a proposed West Warwick casino can get onto the ballot, according to lawmakers and others examining the issue.

Rhode Island Assembly Wants More from Harrah's

4 June 2004

News Brief: After a meeting with Harrah’s, Rhode Island legislators say they want more from Harrah’s proposal for a proposed West Warwick casino.

Harrah's to be Owner of Rhode Island Tribal Casino

3 June 2004

News Brief: Gary Loveman, president and CEO of Harrah's Entertainment, told a Rhode Island Senate committee that his Las Vegas-based company would own the proposed West Warwick casino.

Rhode Island Tribal Chief Criticizes Governor

2 June 2004

News Brief: Narragansett Indian Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas says the governor is being hypocritical for not protesting a pair of Foxwoods Resort and Casino job fairs scheduled this month at state-run employment centers.

Rhode Island Committee: Harrah's Offer Not Best

20 May 2004

News Brief: A majority of Rhode Island House Finance Committee members say they are not convinced that Harrah's Entertainment has given the state its best offer.

Rhode Island Town to Vote on Racino

19 May 2004

News Brief: Lincolm voters will get to decide in November whether to authorize making Lincoln Park a full-fledged casino.

Rhode Island Gambling Parlors Want Equal Tax Rates

18 May 2004

News Brief: Representatives from Newport Grand and Lincoln Park say they will take their chances competing against a casino, if all three were taxed at the same rate.

Rhode Island City Council Considers Opposing Casino

17 May 2004

News Brief: The City Council tonight will consider a resolution opposing a casino in West Warwick as potentially damaging to local businesses and the well-being of residents.

Harrah's Offers $100 Million for Rhode Island License

13 May 2004

News Brief: Harrah’s has offered to pay the Rhode Island $100 million for the license to own and operate the state’s first 24-hour casino.

Rhode Island Tracks Attack New Study

11 May 2004

News Brief: The owners of Lincoln Park and Newport Grand have attacked the validity of a recent casino study and have accused the study’s author of significantly playing down potential losses in their own video-slot business.

Kerzner Expected to Expand Rhode Island Track

7 May 2004

News Brief: South African gambling magnate Saul Kerzner and his BLB investor group will set up shop minutes from the Massachusetts border after emerging the victor in bidding for Rhode Island's Lincoln Park dog track.

Study: Rhode Island Casino Would Generate $127.5 Million

7 May 2004

News Brief: A study prepared for the Senate Democratic leadership suggests the casino the Narragansett Indians are seeking to build, with backing from Harrah's Entertainment, could bring in $127.5 million.

Poll: Lincoln Park Bettors Choose Resort Casino

26 April 2004

News Brief: A poll conducted by Lincoln Park shows that nine out of 10 of its bettors would bolt to a resort casino if one were built in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

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