2011 Palauan casino referendum

2011 Palauan casino referendum

22 June 2011
Do you approve of the establishment of casino gaming in the Republic of Palau?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 1,085 24.47%
No 3,349 75.53%
Valid votes 4,434 99.93%
Invalid or blank votes 3 0.07%
Total votes 4,437 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 14,163 31.33%

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

Do you approve of the establishment of casino gaming in the Republic of Palau?

ChoiceVotes%
For1,08524.47
Against3,34975.53
Total4,434100.00
Valid votes4,43499.93
Invalid/blank votes30.07
Total votes4,437100.00
Registered voters/turnout14,16331.33
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ Palau casino referendum set for 22 June Islands Business
  2. ^ voters reject casino gambling Marianas Business Journal, 27 June 2011