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The new Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway is open for business after the casino opened its doors to the public last week. The casino held the ceremonial first craps shoot on Friday and players cheered as the casino was officially open for business. The first craps shoot was exciting and players were more than ready to sit down at the craps table and other table games to begin gambling. This is the first time in fifteen years that a casino option has been available in the city.
In just a thirty minute time span after opening, the casino had just a few empty seats at their fifty two table game options. The casino has the table gaming options as well as over 2,000 electronic gaming machines available.
Before the casino opened its doors, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony. There were show girls on hand as well as special guests which included Clint Bowyer and Kasey Kahne of NASCER. State and local officials were on hand as well.
The Penn National Gaming chairman and CEO Peter Carlino commented that when you combine other businesses in the area such as the speedway, the Legends, the Nebraska Furniture Mart and the Livestrong Stadium, the casino should outperform them all.
Carlino stated: “You know that the Unified Government has realized a hugely bold vision in bringing this all together. I believe this is the premiere gaming facility, not just in Kansas, but in this market—including across the river where those guys are. This sets a new high bar.”
2012-02-05
