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A casino industry veteran who has considered managing the Twin River slot parlor on Monday unveiled plans for a casino in nearby Milford, Mass.

William H. Warner, of Warner Gaming in Las Vegas, Nev., is a partner in the Crossroads Resort Project -- a proposal to build a gambling complex that could house 5,000 slot machines, 250 gaming tables, hotel rooms, restaurants and all the accoutrements of a full-fledged casino resort.

It was only in September that The Journal learned a state business regulator confirmed that Warner spoke to Rhode Island officials about taking over management of the financially troubled Twin River operation. The company that operates Twin River, UTGR Inc., filed for federal bankruptcy protection in June 2009.

For the Milford project, Warner apparently is joined with David H. Nunes, another casino industry member with ties to Rhode Island's gambling issue. Nunes, a Colorado resident, was aligned with Donald Trump and the celebrity financier's failed attempt to build a casino in Johnston.

 Tags  casinos economy gambling Johnston RI Lincoln RI Massachusetts Twin River

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