| 词条 | 1994 United States Virgin Islands gambling referendum | ||||||||||||||||
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A referendum on legalising 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. ResultsSt Thomas/St JohnSt Croix
AftermathFollowing the referendum, the Legislature voted to legalised 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.[2] References1. ^Polly Pattullo (1996) Last Resorts: The Cost of Tourism in the Caribbean, Ian Randle Publishers, p96 {{US Virgin Islands elections}}2. ^R Oliver David Casino gaming and regulations in the United States Virgin Islands Caribbean Studies Association 26th Annual Conference, May 27–June 2, 2001 4 : 1994 referendums|1994 in the United States Virgin Islands|Referendums in the United States Virgin Islands|Gambling referendums |
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