I'm in the industry and casinos are not a "breeding ground for crime" as Tired stated. They are a business, just like any other. Before making an assumption, please back it up with facts... and the Robert De Niro "Casino" stereotype in dead, just like Joe Pesci's character in the movie.

It would be nice for some who need jobs since Oklahoma needs Jobs.. I Live in catoosa, I have not lived in Oklahoma for my be two years at the most I like Living Close to the Hard Rock. NO I do not go spend my pay check every two weeks There, I think I have been in there my be three times, one to check it out two just get away. I was worried about it being some what close to the schools in catoosa myself when I moved to the area, but so far it has Work out, Even when they have people come sing at the Hard rock Never seen Crime. I think Worst you would see is the homeless people close to the highway looking for work or food. Plus You should try out the Port city Dinner great food, Makes feel like being back home where I am from. Yes Gas station gets a little buzy on friday nights with football games but Never anything from the Casino. I fine it Pretty to look at night driving bye.

I think it is a great idea to put a casino in BA in fact there should be 2 or 3. let's then put a couple in bixby and glenpool as well. The people living in these areas were strong supporters of casinos in someone elses backyard. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander. Have a taste of your own medicine. If you dont like casinos in your neighborhood you should be against all casinos. If you support casinos anywhere then put one in your yard. Bottom line casinos are not good for BA, Tulsa, OKC, or even vegas itself. They are breeding grounds for crime. Unless you get rid of all casinos in tulsa, BA and bixby are great places for multiple casinos. After all the average household in these areas have a larger income than te Osage casinos neighbors