Harrah's Exec Optimistic About Rhode Island Plans

20 Jul 2004

RHODE ISLAND – As reported by the Boston Herald: "Las Vegas casino titan Gary Loveman sounded an upbeat note yesterday on his drive to build a giant Rhode Island casino, even as political clouds gather over the once-bright project.

"Loveman, chief executive of Harrah's Entertainment Inc., argued his company's plans to build a $600 million casino with the Narragansett Tribe will survive a legal torpedo launched by Gov. Donald Carcieri, a Republican.

"Carcieri, recently joined by Attorney General Patrick Lynch, a Democrat, has challenged the legality of a vote by Rhode Island lawmakers to put a gambling referendum on the fall ballot.

"Loveman said Carcieri's efforts are legally offbase. And if it comes to a vote, Loveman said Harrah's polls show, the odds favor a casino.

"…Despite Loveman's optimism, others see a long road ahead for Harrah's in trying to develop a giant casino in West Warwick…"

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	Harrah's Exec Optimistic About Rhode Island Plans 20 Jul 2004 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> RHODE ISLAND – As reported by the Boston Herald: "Las Vegas casino titan Gary Loveman sounded an upbeat note yesterday on his drive to build a giant Rhode Island casino, even as political clouds gather over the once-bright project. "Loveman, chief executive of Harrah's Entertainment Inc., argued his company's plans to build a $600 million casino with the Narragansett Tribe will survive a legal torpedo launched by Gov. Donald Carcieri, a Republican. "Carcieri, recently joined by Attorney General Patrick Lynch, a Democrat, has challenged the legality of a vote by Rhode Island lawmakers to put a gambling referendum on the fall ballot. "Loveman said Carcieri's efforts are legally offbase. And if it comes to a vote, Loveman said Harrah's polls show, the odds favor a casino. "…Despite Loveman's optimism, others see a long road ahead for Harrah's in trying to develop a giant casino in West Warwick…"

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