Kansas Moving Slowly To Expand Gambling in The State

Kansas made it official last year. Casino gambling is coming to the state. Last year's law allows for four state owned casino resorts to be built. Private developers will run the casinos.

The state is moving slowly, however, towards having those casinos open. On Monday, it was announced that the Kansas Lottery Commission needs more time in negotiating contracts with the developers.

Executive Director Ed Van Petten has indicated that he will seek an extension from the Governor to allow for more time to negotiate. This month was the original deadline for the negotiations, but Van Petten believes he will get the extension.

Thirteen contracts are being negotiated by the Commission. They span four different zones. The extension for the negotiations would give them another sixty days to tie up all the loose ends.

Four of the proposals that have been received will eventually turn into the casinos. A review board is in charge of selecting which of the four proposals will be accepted by the state.

March 4, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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