Paiva Weed spooked by Newport casino vote?
Rhode Island voters have twice turned down the chance to bring Las Vegas style casinos in the Ocean State. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things will probably be different this year.Rhode...
View ArticleIn down economy, RI’s net gambling revenue grows by almost 23M over last year
No matter that casinos are on the horizon in Massachusetts, and Foxwoods is facing an uncertain future. The Rhode Island Lottery’s latest contribution to the state general fund is $377.7 million,...
View ArticleTaveras tops new Brown U poll with 65 percent approval; Cicilline with slight...
Highlights from a just-released Brown University poll:– Providence Mayor Angel Taveras is the most popular elected official in Rhode Island, with an impressive 65.6 percent approval rating, up from...
View ArticleThursday, February 7, 2013
Winter Storm Nemo is heading our way. Making sure veterans have what they need as they return to civilian life. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast. Do you have insight or...
View ArticleTwin River Expansion Requires Hundreds More Employees
If you know somebody in need of a job, you might want to steer them to Twin River. The slot parlor is going to full casino gambling this summer and Twin River spokeswoman Patti Doyle says they’re...
View ArticleThe new Rhode Island: Gambling is us
There’s an old chestnut in banking: If you owe the bank $10,000, the bank owns you. If you owe the bank $100 million, you own the bank.That’s pretty much what has happened in Rhode Island state...
View ArticleRhode Island Gaming May Take a Hit Once Massachusetts Casinos Open
Casino gambling just like in Las Vegas is scheduled to begin Wednesday at Twin River in Lincoln.The one-time dog track has become the first venue ever in Rhode Island to offer table games thanks to...
View ArticleWindfall Expected From Table Games Opening at Twin River
Rhode Island expects to pocket six-and-a-half million dollars just from table games in the next fiscal year.Fred Carstensen is an economist at the University of Connecticut who has been studying...
View ArticleTable Games Open at Twin River Casino
Wednesday was a pivotal day in the history of Twin River. With the introduction of table games, the former dog racing park – turned – slots parlor is now the state’s first full fledged casino.Wielding...
View ArticleTwin River Sees Its First Arrest Connected to Table Games
State Police have made their first arrest at Twin River Casino connected to the Las-Vegas style table games that opened there last month.46 year old Steven Sabitoni of Lincoln has been charged with...
View ArticleWhat Casinos In Massachusetts Could Mean For RI's Gaming Industry
Rhode Island’s gaming industry is keeping a sharp eye on what’s happening in Massachusetts as the state’s gambling commission works out where to license up to three resort-style casinos and a slot...
View ArticleThe Bottom Line: How Twin River Will Compete With Gambling In MA
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio's Dave Fallon for a weekly business segment The Bottom Line.This week Dave and Mark talk with Twin River Chairman John...
View ArticleNewport Residents May Vote Once Again On Table Games At Newport Grand
The Newport City council has approved a resolution that could put table games back on the ballot. The council will ask the General Assembly to put the question to Newport voters.
View ArticleMassachusetts Ruling Could Be A Big Win For RI's Gaming Industry
Rhode Island’s gaming industry may get a major boost. Massachusetts residents will decide if they want to get rid of all casino gambling in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts casinos would pose direct...
View ArticleBills Signed Aimed At Making Twin River More Competitive
Governor Lincoln Chafee signed several bills designed to attract more gamblers to Twin River Casino. The Lincoln casino is one of two in Rhode Island, and the only one with table games.
View ArticleRhody Votes '14: A Closer Look At The Casino Issue Dividing Newport
Newport residents defeated the expansion of table games like poker and blackjack at Newport Grand slot parlor two years ago. But because casinos with table games are likely coming to southern...
View ArticleExpanded Casino Gaming On The Line As Newporters Head To Polls
This Election Day Newport voters will decide whether table games like poker and blackjack will be allowed at Newport Grand slot parlor. The issue has become divisive in the small waterfront city.
View ArticleVoter turnout high in Newport's 5th Ward polling place
Newport voter turnout, likely driven by the casino referendum at Newport Grand, is high. That report comes from old friend and former great ProJo reporter Brian C. Jones.As of 3:30 about 820 of the...
View ArticleMattiello on Cutting Spending, Priorities for 2015 & Working with Raimondo
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is poised next month to win his first full two-year term to what is considered the most powerful post in state government. The Cranston Democrat won a battle for the...
View ArticleDeveloper Joe Paolino Confirms Purchase Agreement For Newport Grand
Developer Joe Paolino has made a deal to buy Newport Grand slot parlor. Paolino says there are still a few a details to be worked out.Newport Grand produces far less revenue for the state than Twin...
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