I reside in Miller County, Arkansas. This is not just a place on the map for us. It is home, our community which needs development. Establishing a casino here is not just about games or gambling - it is an opportunity to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, increase tax collections that contribute to the improvement of schools and roads, and to level up entertainment options available to locals and visitors.

Currently, our county's unemployment rate sits at 5.8% which is significantly higher than the national average (from Bureau of Labor Statistics). A casino establishment could help reduce this percentage, paving the way for a thriving economy and a promising livelihood for my fellow locals and future generations.

Moreover, the prospect of increased tax revenue could bolster our local education system and infrastructure - two sectors that could use more funding for advancements. Based on data from American Gaming Association, in 2018, the US casino industry generated $10.2 billion in gaming taxes alone, significant portion of which were funding public schools, colleges, infrastructure and local public safety programs.

This petition, then, is a call for lawmakers and relevant decision makers to realize and act upon a remarkable opportunity to enhance Miller County. Let us reshape our future by bringing a casino to Miller County. Please, sign the petition for better jobs, improved schools, and well-maintained roads. Let's make leisure mean more for us. Let's sign for progress.