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Indian casino plans revealed - 2004-02-12
At a press conference last Wednesday, Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment and the Narragansett Indian Tribe dislcosed plans to establish a $450 to $500 million gaming venue on exactly 30 acres of land in the West Warwick Industrial Park, adjacent to Route 95.

Harrah's and the tribe stated that the facility, which would feature 3,500 gaming stations, a 500-room hotel and "full entertainment amenities" would design 3,200 permanent casino jobs with an average yearly salary of $47,000 and more than $100 million in new state earnings.
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Kentucky's Casino Expects To Move Ahead - 2004-02-12
Officials for the Kentucky horse industry agreed Wednesday to proposed alternative gaming legislation that would integrate casinos at four racetracks and four other non-racetrack venues in the state.

Industry officials have formerly pushed for any additional gaming in the commonwealth to be restricted to its eight racetracks. However, in a meeting with Rep. Larry Clark Wednesday, trade officials agreed to include additional gaming facilities, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
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