Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway Final Certification Approved
Summary
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission granted final certification to Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County, enabling the casino to open to the public on February 3, 2012. KRGC staff reviewed and approved internal control procedures and observed a controlled demonstration on January 30, 2012. Commission enforcement agents will maintain on-site presence at the facility.
What changed
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission approved final certification for Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, completing a multi-month review of internal control procedures. KRGC staff observed a controlled demonstration on January 30, 2012 and determined the casino demonstrated sufficient proficiency for regulatory compliance and gaming integrity. The casino is authorized to open to the public on February 3, 2012.
Gaming operators in Kansas should note that KRGC maintains continuous on-site enforcement presence at certified facilities. This certification marks the first major casino approval under Kansas gaming regulations, establishing precedent for future casino licensing in the state.
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thursday, February 2, 20121 Bill Miskell Public Information Officer Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (785) 296-5790 bill.miskell@krgc.ks.gov
KANSAS RACING AND GAMING COMMISSION
APPROVES FINAL CERTIFICATION FOR HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT THE KANSAS SPEEDWAY
Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Executive Director Richard Petersen-Klein announced today that the Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County is certified to open to the public. "Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission staff worked diligently with the staff and managers of the Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway for several months to establish and approve the internal control procedures necessary to achieve regulatory compliance and ensure the highest level of integrity of gaming in Kansas in order for the casino to conduct a live play controlled demonstration on Monday, January 30, 2012," Petersen-Klein said. "Our staff observed that controlled demonstration and the Hollywood Casino's staff and systems demonstrated a level of proficiency sufficient to satisfy regulatory compliance and ensure gaming integrity." Enforcement agents from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission are on site at the Hollywood Casino at all times. The final certification allows the Hollywood Casino to proceed with announced plans to open to the public on Friday, February 3, 2012.
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