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Rhode Islanders are voting today on a constitutional amendment that would allow an Indian tribe to build a casino in West Warwick. At a cost of more than 14 (m) million dollars, the campaign has been one of the most expensive in state history. The Narragansett Indian Tribe has been repeatedly thwarted in its almost decade-long attempt to enter the casino gambling market. Rhode Island's constitution bans privately operated casinos, and the state's top court twice struck down gambling bills because judges said they did not give state authorities enough control over casino operations. Tribal leaders say a fully functional casino could produce up to 144 (m) million dollars annually to help reduce property taxes. Opponents warn the state could lose money in the deal if it must reimburse two existing slot parlors for lost business.