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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.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 58 | |
| Against | 42 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | ||
| Source: Pattullo [1] | ||
Following 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]
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