Harrah's Partner Regrouping After Setback in Rhode Island

16 Aug 2004

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- As reported by the Associated Press: "After losing another round in its long bid for a casino, the Narragansett Indian Tribe is looking to Washington for help.

"The tribe hopes to convince Congress to get rid of a federal law that prevents it from opening a casino on its Charlestown land without approval from state voters.

"On Friday, a state court ordered off the ballot a question that would have asked voters if the tribe and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. of Las Vegas could build a casino in West Warwick. Harrah's and the tribe then said they're shelving the casino campaign.

"The Narragansetts say other tribes in the United States are not subject to the restriction requiring voter approval.

"'I think it's time for Congress to take the issue up,' the tribe's Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas told The Providence Journal.

"Thomas said he would ask the Rhode Island delegation for help, but also wants to speak with the leadership of the House and Senate, as well as President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., about the issue.

"The battle in Washington is predicted to be difficult. Some observers say the tribe's chances are slim and its allies are few..."

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	Harrah's Partner Regrouping After Setback in Rhode Island 16 Aug 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> PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- As reported by the Associated Press: "After losing another round in its long bid for a casino, the Narragansett Indian Tribe is looking to Washington for help. "The tribe hopes to convince Congress to get rid of a federal law that prevents it from opening a casino on its Charlestown land without approval from state voters. "On Friday, a state court ordered off the ballot a question that would have asked voters if the tribe and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. of Las Vegas could build a casino in West Warwick. Harrah's and the tribe then said they're shelving the casino campaign. "The Narragansetts say other tribes in the United States are not subject to the restriction requiring voter approval. "'I think it's time for Congress to take the issue up,' the tribe's Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas told The Providence Journal. "Thomas said he would ask the Rhode Island delegation for help, but also wants to speak with the leadership of the House and Senate, as well as President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., about the issue. "The battle in Washington is predicted to be difficult. Some observers say the tribe's chances are slim and its allies are few..."