Opposition to Casino in Centre County

please deny the license for a casino at Nittany Mall!!

I strongly oppose this casino. It will alter our community in a negative way!

I oppose the casino.

I oppose the casino in our community.

Firmly opposed

Let's do something better. NO Casino in Happy Valley

We do not want this in our community!

I oppose the casino

I see no valid justification (e.g., jobs, economy boost, neighborhood improvement) and have heard no strong argument to compel community-loving persons in this area to support this vice-enabling and blight-inducing influence into our community. Please do not approve license.

The negatives far outweigh the positives in this situation. NO CASINO!

Please disapprove this casino. Our community is education-centered and would not benefit in any way. The only winners would be the casino owners.

We need some community meeting to brain storm other more positive for the town uses of the Nittany mall. Some proposed a wellness center with many health oriented businesses. Juicers , a branch of Natures Pantry , a tea house. Stores selling Yoga and athletic clothes. Gift stores selling all natural fabric clothes . And a good vegetarian restaurant .

Casino Fact #1: The house ALWAYS wins. And the money the house rakes in from local residents here will not stay here, will not be invested here. But people who do live here, lured by Lady Luck's siren song, will wind up poorer, and in greater need of local services. Expect this casino to have minimal positive impact on the area in the form of jobs and tax revenue, and significant negative impact due to problem gambling.

Please no casino in our town. It will change everything and it will be a very bad addition to State College. Use the space at the Nittany Mall more wisely so that it is more of a community space.

I am against bringing a casino to our town.

Please deny the license for proposed casino at the Nittany Mall.

Please stop the casino in State College, PA. we do not need it in our area.

Please no casino in our neighborhoods. Our young children do not need the drugs, alcohol etc. that will come because of this. We do not need more addiction on top of drugs and alcohol. It will ruin families.

I do not want a casino in Centre County.

As an oncology nurse, I’m aware of how detrimental such an environment can be to overall well-being, particularly among our older adult population. I strongly urge those charged with the responsibility of approving or denying this project to consider the long-term consequences and prioritize the well-being of citizens above any profit. Sincerely, Leslie Brautigam, MNHP, RN