Oregon private casino proponents drop campaign

Published October 17, 2012 12:09am ET



PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — After betting more than $5 million they could persuade voters to approve Oregon’s first privately owned casino, the Canadian developers folded their hand Tuesday, saying they would suspend their campaign because there isn’t enough support from voters.

Two Canadian companies have spent millions on television commercials promoting a proposal they’ve dubbed “The Grange,” which would include a casino, hotel and water park in the Portland metro area.

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