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 ChoiceVotes%For 58Against 42Invalid/blank votes –Total 100Registered voters/turnout Source: PattulloPolly Pattullo (1996), Last Resorts: The Cost of Tourism in the Caribbean, Ian Randle Publishers, p. 96.
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.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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