Kansas Star Casino Management Contract Awarded to Peninsula Gaming

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:34 +0000
Government & Public Administration

The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board selected Iowa-based Peninsula Gaming to manage the state-owned Kansas Star Casino in the South Central Gaming Zone. The board voted 6-1 to award the $260 million casino contract, which initially includes 1,300 slot machines and 30 table games with expansion to 2,000 machines and 50 tables by 2014. Peninsula Gaming must complete a background check by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission before the contract becomes binding.