Kansas Star Casino Management Contract Awarded to Peninsula Gaming
Summary
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.
What changed
The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board announced selection of Peninsula Gaming as casino manager for the South Central Gaming Zone. The $260 million Kansas Star Casino proposal was approved 6-1, with estimated annual gaming revenue of $202 million. Peninsula Gaming must now complete a background investigation by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission per statutory requirements.\n\nAffected parties include Peninsula Gaming and KRGC staff. The contract becomes binding only upon KRGC approval of the background check results. By statute, KRGC has 10 days, with possible 60-day extension, to complete the background review.
What to do next
- Contact Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission for information
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For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 For more information contact: Mike Deines, Director of Communications (785) 296-5800
LOTTERY GAMING FACILITY REVIEW BOARD CHOOSES CASINO MANAGER FOR SOUTH CENTRAL GAMING ZONE Topeka- The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board today selected Iowa based Peninsula Gaming to manage a state -owned casino in the South Central Gaming Zone. The board voted 6-1 to award the contract to Peninsula. They have proposed the $260 million dollar Kansas Star Casino. The Kansas Star will initially have 1300 slot machines and 30 table games with a complete build out of 2000 slot machines and 50 table games in 2014. Peninsula estimates $202 million dollars in annual stabilized gaming revenue. Board members voting in favor of the Kansas Star proposal were: Matt All, Jackie Vietti, Dean Ferrell , Jim Bergfalk, Jack Brier and Bob Boaldin. Board member Garry Boston voted for the Global Gaming proposal. Peninsula must now undergo an extensive background check by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. The contract becomes binding when the commission approves the backgrounds. By statute, the KRGC has 10 days, with the possibility of a 60 day extension, to complete the background checks. ###
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