A new law passed in the last legislative session which permits construction of four casinos in the state, and the four American Indian tribes that run casinos in Kansas are discussing ways to respond to the competition.
Three of the tribes are planning to bid on the state-owned casinos to keep as many customers as possible, while a fourth is considering suing the state to stop expansion of gambling in Kansas.
The new law also permits slot machines at three horse- or dog-racing tracks.
If the casinos are built, gamblers who currently frequent tribal casinos in Horton, Mayetta, Powhattan and White Cloud will have other choices.
State Sen. Jim Barone, D-Frontenac, believes the tribal casinos will have to improve their facilities or become involved in the statewide casinos to stay competitive.
``Those who don't offer an improved product will probably suffer,'' Barone told the press.
The law requires local voters to approve the new gambling. Winning bidders will handle the day-to-day operations of the casinos. |
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