The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing large and small businesses in a
variety of industries.
QUESTION: Did the General Assembly do the right thing by voting to place
the question of whether to allow a Narragansett Indian/Harrah’s casino to be
built in West Warwick on the November ballot?
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Yes: 50%
No: 50%
QUESTION: Do you expect to vote for or against the casino proposal?
For: 29%
Against: 64%
Undecided (need more information): 7%
QUESTION: What do you consider to be the most compelling argument for those
who support a casino?
The state will recapture millions of dollars being lost to Connecticut casinos:
67%
Rhode Island already allows for casino-style gambling in Lincoln and Newport:
33%
QUESTION: What do you consider to be the most compelling argument for those
who oppose a casino?
It would siphon existing state revenues from Lincoln Park and Newport Grand,
in fact producing less money than anticipated:50%
It would be bad for the state’s tourist industry, taking jobs and business
away from existing hotels and restaurants: 38%
Crime would be a problem, as would the impact on the surrounding community:
12%
QUESTION: Regardless of your personal feelings, do you think the Narragansett
Indians and Harrah’s will get the go-ahead to build a casino in West Warwick
as a result of the November vote?
Yes: 43%
No: 57%
