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A referendum on legalizing casino gambling was held in the United States Virgin Islands in November 1994, alongside general elections. It was a repeat of the 1992 referendum, which saw the proposal rejected by a narrow margin. This time the proposal was rejected in St Thomas and St John but approved in St Croix.
Results
St Thomas/St John
St Croix
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 58 | |
Against | 42 | |
Invalid/blank votes | – | |
Total | 100 | |
Registered voters/turnout | ||
Source: Pattullo |
Aftermath
Following the referendum, the Legislature voted to legalized casino gambling in St Croix by a vote of 9–6 on 27 April 1995. Governor Roy Schneider signed the bill into law on 8 May.
References
- Polly Pattullo (1996), Last Resorts: The Cost of Tourism in the Caribbean, Ian Randle Publishers, p. 96.
- R Oliver David Casino gaming and regulations in the United States Virgin Islands Caribbean Studies Association 26th Annual Conference, May 27–June 2, 2001
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