Has anybody been to the new thunderbird casino by the old firelake? Is it nice? is it themed?

Never been to either one. I've only been to the Firelake on I-40 once. We had a right decent dinner and then enjoyed Little Big Town as a poppa day present from my youngest. Good call on his part. As for the gaming areas .. sometimes I actually do recognize my limitations so I just do not bother.

Drove by the Casino in Miami and the one at the State Line NE Bound on 44.
Both directions.
But, then again, I don't buy Lottery tickets at the Grocery Store either.

I do, however, appreciate the simple fact that if it weren't for The Casinos the only big time entertainment, locally, would be at one of the Casinos (or possibly The Zoo Amphetheater/Blue Door).