Mr. Baker, Hopefully, “thousands of people wasting time at the casinos” will become a reality; it’s called entertainment. For the 3% of people identified as problem gamblers, there are programs in place to identify and assist. I am sure that Gulfside and Cherokee Nation both have these measures in place at their other properties.
Much of the concern, not always stated, is that Russellville will become Atlantic City or Las Vegas. It won’t. Zero percent chance in the next million years. I lived in and around Pope county for 20 years, and I have lived in Las Vegas for 18. Tunica did not become Las Vegas. Biloxi did not become Las Vegas. There is only one Las Vegas. Concentrate your efforts on being the best Russellville that you can.
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