Historical Horse Racing Facility License Selection Process Kansas, July 2023
Summary
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission announced a three-day Historical Horse Racing Facility license selection process starting July 11, 2023 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita. Two applicants, Supporting Kansas Veterans Inc./Boyd Gaming Inc. and Wichita GC Charities Inc./Ruffin Holdings Inc., will present competing proposals for an HHR facility in Sedgwick County. A public comment period is tentatively scheduled for July 12 as part of the process.
What changed
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission published a press release announcing a Historical Horse Racing Facility license selection process for Sedgwick County, Kansas, scheduled for July 11-13, 2023. Two applicants submitted proposals: Supporting Kansas Veterans Inc. partnered with Boyd Gaming Inc. proposed a site adjacent to Interstate 135 in Park City, while Wichita GC Charities Inc. partnered with Ruffin Holdings Inc. proposed a site at 1500 East 77th Street North in Valley Center.
Interested parties may submit written comments to commissioners or speak during the scheduled public comment portion on July 12. The selection process affects gaming operators seeking HHR licenses in Kansas and provides a pathway for expanded pari-mutuel wagering in Sedgwick County.
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The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) announces details on the selection process relating to the Organization License to operate an Historical Horse Race (HHR) Facility in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The selection process will take place starting at 9:00 a.m. on July 11,12 and 13, 2023 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita (400 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, Kansas). The following applicants will make proposals to the (KRGC.) Supporting Kansas Veterans Incorporated - Boyd Gaming Inc. Adjacent to interstate 135/intersection of North Hartman Arena Drive and East Briar Rose Lane Park City, Kansas Wichita GC Charities Incorporated - Ruffin Holdings Inc. 1500 East 77th Street North Valley Center, Kansas Interested parties may address commissioners by sending the KRGC written comments or may be heard in person during the public comment portion tentatively scheduled for July 12 . th Please direct any questions regarding process/logistics to: Randy Evans - KRGC Government Relations Manager Phone: (785) 296-5800 Email: randy.evans@ks.gov. Please direct any questions regarding the applicant proposals to: Michael Fabius - Supporting Kansas Veterans Inc./Boyd Gaming Inc. Phone: (215) 864-8246 Email: fabiusm@ballardspahr.com. Scott Beeler - Wichita GC Charities Inc./Ruffin Holdings Inc. Phone: (913) 209-5134 Email: sbeeler@rousepc.com. A copy of the agenda is attached below. (Subject to Change)
AGENDA
Day 1 - July 11, 2023 9:00 Welcome and Agenda Review 9:15 9:45 11:45 12:15 Lunch 1:45 3:45 4:15 KRGC Financial Review
Day 2 - July 12, 2023
9:00 Comments from Government/Local Business #1 9:45 Government Comments #2 10:30 Break 10:45 Government Comments #3 11:30 Consultant/Economic Impact 12:15 Lunch 1:45 Public Comments (3 minutes each)
Day 3 - July 13, 2023 9:00 10:30 Applicant #1 Closing Comments 11:30 Appl 12:00 Lunch 1:30 Applicant #2 Closing Comments 2:30 - / 3:00 4:00 4:15
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