By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

The Kansas Supreme Court has upheld a gambling law that will drain money from the state's residents while sending millions to out-of-state casino owners. What a "victory" for Kansans.

Now we'll get to see all the wonders of the state partnering up with gambling operators to fleece Kansans.

Get ready to read and see more stories about people gambling away money that could be better spent on their families, their retirements and about any other priority in life.

Wyandotte County will be a hotbed for the gamblers, especially if The Legends is selected as the site for the new casino.

The new site will compete with all the Missouri-side casinos, probably meaning one will go out of business sooner or later. So much for gambling's wonderful effects on the Missouri economy.