January 10, 2008
PROVIDENCE - State Representative William San Bento plans to file a legislative
bill to legalize two resort casinos in Rhode Island. He will propose expanding
the Twin River and Newport Grand slot parlors with table games, restaurants, and
hotels.
"It'll put us a step ahead of what may happen in Massachusetts," San Bento said.
The measure requires a constitutional amendment, so if it is passed by the
General Assembly in this legislative session and signed by the governor, it
could appear on voter ballots this coming November.
San Bento filed another bill last week to allow the two slot parlors to stay
open 24 hours everyday. That proposal is on the fast track and could be voted on
within the next few weeks.
In the November 2007 election, the residents of Lincoln, RI voted 65% against
24-hour gambling at Twin River in a non-binding measure. Sixty percent opposed
the expansion of casino gambling at Twin River.
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