Oakland Residents Rally Against Proposed Casino ExpansionOakland Residents Rally Against Proposed Casino Expansion Oakland residents took to the streets on Tuesday to voice their opposition to a proposed casino expansion in the city. The rally, organized by the group “No Way Oakland,” attracted hundreds of protesters who marched from City Hall to the proposed site of the casino. The proposed casino expansion is part of a $1.3 billion project that would include a hotel, convention center, and other amenities. The casino would be operated by the Golden State Warriors, who have a stadium in downtown Oakland. Protesters at the rally expressed concerns about the casino’s potential impact on the city, including increased crime, traffic, and noise pollution. They also argued that the casino would not benefit the community and would only enrich the Warriors’ owners. “This casino is a bad deal for Oakland,” said one protester. “It will bring more crime, more traffic, and more pollution to our city. We don’t need a casino, we need affordable housing and better schools.” The Warriors have said that the casino will create jobs and boost the local economy. However, opponents of the casino project argue that the jobs will be low-paying and that the economic benefits will be outweighed by the negative impacts of the casino. The Oakland City Council is scheduled to vote on the casino expansion proposal next month. The council has already approved a preliminary agreement with the Warriors, but the final vote will require a majority of council members to support the project. If the casino expansion is approved, it would be the first new casino in Oakland in over 20 years. The city currently has one casino, the Oakland Arena Casino, which is located in the East Oakland neighborhood.