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Don Carcieri vetoes bill to require dog racing at Twin River
Governor Don Carcieri has vetoed a bill which would force Twin River to continue dog racing, even though it isn't profitable. Twin River, which has filed for bankruptcy, has an agreement to hand over the facility to len...
The Rhode Island Senate jeopardizes state gambling revenue
Twin River has reached an agreement with lenders that would result in them taking over the facility. The consensual bankruptcy agreement has certain stipulations, such as 24/7 gambling and an end to dog racing, wh...
The end of dog racing at Twin River?
As a condition of its consensual bankruptcy agreement, Twin River will be allowed to end live dog racing. Over the years, dog racing has become less popular and less profitable. In order to end dog racing, Tw...
Twin River WIll File For Bankruptcy; Lenders Will Take Over
After negotiations with lenders, Twin River will file for bankruptcy today. Under terms of the agreement, Twin River will turn over control of the facility to its lenders, who in turn will wipe-out $290 millio...
Twin River Negotiates With Lenders; Delays Bankruptcy Filing
Twin River has decided to delay their potential bankruptcy filing. It appears that negotiations with their lenders are once again taking place, which might end the possibility of a bankruptcy. For Twin RIver's sak...
Senate Bill Requires Dog Racing in Exchange for Extended Hours
Rhode Island's State Senate has approved a bill 31-1 which would require Twin River to continue dog racing if they want to have extended hours on weekends and holidays. Allowing Twin River to have extended hours makes s...
Twin River May File for Bankruptcy as Early as June 26th
Twin River may file for bankruptcy as early as June 26th. Of course, this won't happen if they can get some help from their creditors (who are owed hundreds of millions of dollars) or the State of Rhode Island (who...
Twin River Should Be Allowed to End Dog Racing
Senator Frank Ciccone has submitted legislation which would allow Twin River to stay open for 24 hours, three days each week, but would also require them to continue greyhound racing. Twin River contributes well over $2...
A Casino Referendum: Not the Same Question
The idea of allowing Twin River and Newport Grand to become full casinos has picked up steam. There is talk of a referendum on next year's ballot which would ask Rhode Islanders if the two facilities should be allo...
