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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Every study done has shown that casinos in areas like Tysons do not increase local crime.

"Overall, casinos do not have any systematic effect on crime, with the possible exception of larceny, liquor violations, and prostitution; however, when analyzing crime rates adjusted for the population at risk, even these crimes are not statistically different between the casino and control communities. 
6"https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/does-presence-casinos-increase-crime-examination-casino-and-control

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1062976913000793

So I do not understand why people are so opposed to it? I would love to have one here just for some weekend fun once in awhile.[/quote]

[quote]The analysis yielded few consistent findings across the test and control communities. Crime rates increased significantly in some casino communities, some remained relatively stable, and others decreased. The authors conclude that crime does not inevitably increase with the introduction of a casino into a community, but that the effects of casinos on crime appear to be related to a variety of variables which are only poorly understood.[quote][/quote]

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