We left Houston, knowing full well that we didn't want to stay there for too long - too big - too busy! So after church at Lakewood we headed north to Oklahoma. Who knew we'd happen upon the LARGEST Casino in the United States. 
The WinStar World Casino is the second largest in the world - second only to the Venetian, in Macau, China. But they are working on being the largest in the world, with the new 'additions'. As it is right now, it is one mile long from one end to the other. It is owned by the Chickasaw Nation Indian Band of Oklahoma. And it is located in Thackerville, Oklahoma, a small town of 450 people, just across the Texas borderline. Who knew??? They employ 6,000 people. There are 6,700 slot machines. They have a FREE breakfast for seniors (55+) every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 7:30 to 11:00. What a spread that is.... they must feed 10,000 people in that time. They use the Bingo Hall as a dining room for that event and it in itself seats 2100 people. There was a live band and a huge first-class buffet. (Needless to say, Michel wants to go again tomorrow!) We can't believe this casino is NOT in TEXAS- isn't everything BIGGER in TEXAS??
Anyway, we decided to hang out here for awhile, the weather isn't the best, but at least there's no snow and we surely don't want to head too far north too fast.
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Hey, Mike.
Happy birthday and safe travels.
Love you guys. Ann and Ron
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