Kansas City News

Penn Entertainment casinos getting a connectivity upgrade

18 May 2023

The entertainment company is partnering with Tillman Digital Cities to upgrade in-building LTE and 5G cellular coverage and capacity.

Sports betting platforms approved for operations in Kansas beginning Thursday

29 August 2022

After Governor Laura Kelly’s announcement last week that sports wagering in Kansas will begin with a soft launch starting at noon on Thursday, 1 September, followed by a full opening on 8 September.

Casino City’s Friday Five: Massive fines and sports betting edition

19 August 2022

Two weeks ago, Massachusetts made the announcement that a sports betting bill passed. Yesterday, we had an announcement from Kansas about its launch date for sports wagering, just in time for the start of the NFL season.

Kansas sports betting set to launch next week

18 August 2022

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that sportsbooks at the four state-owned casinos can begin accepting wagers in person and on mobile platforms starting 1 September and will officially open 8 September.

Penn National Gaming sees 83 percent of properties reopened

1 July 2020

The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the company’s three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal operations throughout Illinois.

70 percent of Penn National Gaming properties have reopened

19 June 2020

Penn National Gaming today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations.

Wyandotte Nation casinos plan to open 1 June

23 May 2020

7th Street Casino in Kansas and River Bend Casino Hotel in Oklahoma will resume operations with new safety measures in place, including reduced occupancy.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway to reopen on 25 May

21 May 2020

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will be welcoming back guests on 25 May. The Kansas property is adding new safety protocols to abide by guidelines from health and state leaders.

7th Street Casino closed until further notice

27 April 2020

7th Street Casino in Kansas City, Kansas announced in a Facebook post today that it will extend its temporary closure date.

7th Street Casino announces it will remain closed until 1 May

31 March 2020

The Wyandotte Nation gaming property announced on its Facebook page today that it has extended its temporary closure date until 1 May.

Kansas Lottery extends suspension of state casino operations

27 March 2020

The state's four casinos will be closed until further notice, following Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order to ban gatherings of more than 10 people.

Kansas Lottery announces suspension of state casino operations

17 March 2020

The decision was made following Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order to ban gatherings of more than 50 people pursuant to CDC recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway to temporarily close

17 March 2020

Penn National Gaming announced that Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway received notification from the Kansas Lottery to temporarily suspend operations for a period of two weeks beginning tomorrow.

Travis Tritt to perform at Ameristar in Kansas City

30 November 2015

The country superstar will take the stage in the Star Pavilion on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m.

Penn National Gaming gains preliminary approval to buy Tropicana

6 August 2015

The Rat Pack-era casino would be Penn National's first property on the Strip. The company plans to upgrade, but not rebrand, the historic casino.

Penn National Gaming to acquire Prairie State Gaming

31 July 2015

Penn National Gaming has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Illinois-based VGT operator in an all-cash transaction expected to close later this quarter.

Casinos call IRS tax reporting proposal 'complicated, onerous and unproductive'

18 June 2015

Gaming industry representatives say the proposal to lower the WG-2 threshold on winnings from $1,200 to $600 would do little to generate tax revenue and much to generate extra paperwork.

Penn National names top execs for Las Vegas properties

11 June 2015

Former M Resort president Anthony Marnell III will take on a strategic consulting role at M Resort and the Tropicana. Penn National named Bob Sheldon the new president of M Resort.

Hollywood casino at Kansas Speedway postpones hotel

13 April 2015

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will not proceed with building its new hotel this month.

Concern at volume of underage gamblers trying to gain entry to casino

18 October 2013

Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway has prevented 460 underage gamblers from entering the premises in the first six months of 2013.

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