Slots at the tracks are the worst of all worlds. It brings in very few jobs and no new property tax base.

We essentially already have gaming. It's in our backyard, whether we want it or not. We are outsourcing these gaming jobs.

Our region is exporting gaming dollars to outside gaming influences, and in return the state of Kansas has to face the consequences of receiving none of the revenue.

This is not about a casino for us. This vote represented that Sumner County voters are ready for growth. We want to bring the jobs, the opportunities.

Basically what you're saying is Sumner and or Harvey County could be left out because of the political process in Topeka. That is supposed to be for the people by the people. Our people have said they want this project.

Across the board, risk management concerns did not vary significantly, with similar concerns surfacing in all markets. Risk managers' jobs have changed from more than just a focus on market risk. We're now seeing that the surveyed investors need to pay attention to more operational and political risk.