Clay County, Mo., officials drew a connection between casinos and arrests. Prosecutor Michael Reardon said he has seen about 200 more cases per year of bad checks, stealing, assaults, DWIs, embezzlements and domestic violence. Janet Mark, spokeswoman. Gambling revenues come from lower income residents causing a regressive taxation. Perhaps worse, problem gambling behaviors are highest among minorities and the poor.
Casinos bring a substantial increase in crime to our state.
There are more violent crimes, crimes against property, insurance fraud, white collar, juvenile, more drug and alcohol-related crime, domestic violence and organized crime. People of Beloit, make informed decisions by having all the facts. We have a beautiful downtown and revitalized community thanks to the hard work of the people here.