Former Rival Joins Casino Proponents

As reported by the Providence Journal: "Providence restaurant owner Robert I. Burke, formerly a staunch casino opponent, joined forces with Harrah's today, touting the plan to bring a casino to West Warwick as an opportunity to pump tourist dollars into the entire Rhode Island economy.

"Today's event at Burke's Federal Reserve restaurant was aimed at publicizing a planned Gateway Center inside the casino that would promote Rhode Island businesses and tourist attractions in other parts of the state.

"The center would be owned and operated by Burke, with no association with the state's visitor center, which does not endorse the casino…"

2006-09-21