2011 Palauan casino referendum explained

Date:22 June 2011
Do you approve of the establishment of casino gaming in the Republic of Palau?
Country:Palau
Yes:1,085
No:3,349
Invalid:3
Electorate:14,163

A referendum on legalising casino establishments was held in Palau on 22 June 2011.[1] The proposal was rejected by 75.5% of voters.[2]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For1,08524.47
Against3,34975.53
Invalid/blank votes3
Total4,437100
Registered voters/turnout14,16331.33
Source: Direct Democracy

Notes and References

  1. http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/index_dynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=22860/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl Palau casino referendum set for 22 June
  2. http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2011/June/06-28-05.htm Palau voters reject casino gambling