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R.I. Casino Foes Speak Out

26 September 2006

News Brief: Former Gov. Lincoln Almond and the Rev. Eugene J. McKenna are united in their opposition to a casino in Rhode Island, but the politician and the priest offered conflicting opinions on gambling during an economic forum.

Former Rival Joins Casino Proponents

21 September 2006

News Brief: "Providence restaurant owner Robert I. Burke, formerly a staunch casino opponent, joined forces with Harrah's today, touting the plan to bring a casino to West Warwick as an opportunity to pump tourist dollars into the entire Rhode Island economy.

Casino Proponents Reveal Local Business Plan

21 September 2006

News Brief: Proponents of the proposed Narragansett-Harrah's casino have argued the facility would drive traffic to other Rhode Island businesses. And yesterday, they unveiled plans to make that happen.

Narragansett Indian Chief Campaigns for Casino Vote

15 September 2006

News Brief: Narragansett Indian Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas is on a campaign to persuade voters to approve a Harrah's-Narragansett Indian casino in November.

Narragansett Tribe Sued by Former Partners

14 September 2006

ews Brief: The shareholders of a former casino company that once partnered with the Narragansett Indian Tribe have gone to court seeking $10 million from the tribe.

Tracks Join West Warwick Casino Opposition

30 August 2006

News Brief: Newport Grand and Lincoln Park have joined the anti-casino coalition Save Our State, infusing the group with an "initial investment" of $1 million.

Harrah's Casino Advocates Meet

17 August 2006

ews Brief: Casino advocates met in West Warwick, Rhode Island, to share information regarding the proposed Harrah's casino, a controversial project whose presence on the Nov. 7 ballot is swiftly approaching with each passing day.

Rhode Island Casino Vote Approved

9 August 2006

ews Brief: A federal judge, citing the public interest, Tuesday ruled that a statewide referendum on the proposed Narragansett Indian Tribe casino in West Warwick may go forward.

Rhode Island Vote Ruling Today

8 August 2006

News Brief: The federal judge who today will decide whether Rhode Island will vote in November to expand gambling is focused on how the Narragansett Indian Tribe would benefit from the proposed West Warwick casino.

Mass. Man Wins Progressive Slot Jackpot at Lincoln Park

1 August 2006

News Brief: The first winner of the nation's first multistate progressive slot jackpot won the prize Sunday at Lincoln Park.

Multi-state Video Lottery Game Launched

26 July 2006

The lotteries of Delaware, Rhode Island, and West Virginia have begun operation of America's first multi-state video lottery game.

Johnston, Ajax Try to Block West Warwick Casino

24 July 2006

ews Brief: The Town of Johnston and its prospective casino partner, Ajax Gaming Ventures LLC, are the latest parties to seek to block a November statewide referendum on the competing West Warwick–Narragansett Indian Tribe casino proposal.

Harrah's Ad Questioned by Officials

21 July 2006

News Brief: Rhode Island State Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank J. Williams and Governor Carcieri have both called into question a pro-casino advertisement that ran this week.

Rhode Island Casino Battle Heats Up

17 July 2006

News Brief: In the run-up to the general election when voters will be asked to amend the Rhode Island constitution to make way for a Harrah’s Entertainment casino in West Warwick, interested parties for and against the plan have been stepping up their efforts.

Rhode Island Governor's Request Refused

13 July 2006

News Brief: The Rhode Island Supreme Court has refused Governor Carcieri's request to provide an advisory opinion on the constitutionality of the casino proposal headed for the Nov. 7 ballot.

Groups Upset with Referendum Challenge

12 July 2006

News Brief: Officials from Rhode Island and West Warwick governments, as well as special interest groups, are disappointed with the news of a request for advisory opinion on the

Harrah's, West Warwick Restart Talks

7 July 2006

ews Brief: Harrah's Entertainment and the Town Council have restarted negotiations on a host-community agreement that could bring in millions of dollars in annual revenue if the Las Vegas company realizes its plan for a casino in the town's industrial park.

Kerzner Eyes Rhode Island Market

5 July 2006

News Brief: South African casino tycoon, Sol Kerzner, is planning to turn Rhode Island"s Lincoln Park into a New England"s next big casino.

Rhode Island Casino Ballot Debate Begins

30 June 2006

News Brief: The battle over the November Rhode Island casino referendum has begun.

Tribal Chief Frustrated Over Casino Debate

21 June 2006

News Brief: Narragansett Indian Tribe’s Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas thinks that getting the vote on the November ballot has been a long time coming.

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