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Casino revenues up for November

Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway reported $12.12 million in gaming revenues for the month of November, according to a Kansas Lottery Commission report.

The figure was up compared to last year, according to Keith Kocher, director of gaming facilities for the lottery.

According to Kansas Lottery figures, Hollywood Casino showed a 6.44 percent increase for fiscal year 2023 gaming revenue compared to fiscal year 2022.

Together with Kansas’ other three state-owned casinos, the revenues were slightly flat for the month of October, Kocher said at a lottery commission meeting Wednesday.

In a written report to regulators, Lydia Garvey, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino, stated admissions were up 8.2 percent this October compared to October 2021.

A 41 percent increase in table games revenue was reported, likely due to cross-over play between table games and sportsbook as well as staffing efforts by the facility. Hollywood staff members were seeing positive results from the sportsbook efforts.

Hollywood Casino also reported the largest single wager was on the Chiefs to beat Buffalo.

For November, admissions were up 13.2 percent compared to November of 2021, according to the report.

Total gaming revenue for November was an increase of 10.5 percent at Hollywood Casino, the general manager’s report stated. Table games revenue increased 43.2 percent. Sportsbook revenue was $798,000, an increase of $489,000 over October.

Special events planned at the Hollywood Casino included holiday events, according to Garvey’s report.

On Dec. 30, a jackpot party is planned and on Dec. 31, there will be a New Year’s Eve promotion.

Kocher reported that total net revenues for sports wagering for the month of November were $8 million.

For October, Barstool at Hollywood Casino reported $6.4 million in settled wagers, $309,567 in revenues and a state share of $30,957 in retail.

Barstool at Hollywood Casino for October reported $12.1 million in settled wagers, $669,547 in revenues and $64,233 in the state share for online sales.

Has sports wagering taken off in Kansas? You can bet on it

Figures announced Monday showed that sports wagering has generated $1.3 million in revenue in Kansas during its first month.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, in Wyandotte County, showed the highest revenue of the four state-owned casinos, with $762,305 generated in revenue, according to a news release from Gov. Laura Kelly.

That resulted in $76,230 for the state of Kansas from Hollywood Casino, and a total of $130,000 for the state from the four casinos.

“These revenues reinforce what we already knew: Legal sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and supports Kansas businesses,” Gov. Kelly said. “While legal wagering is just in its infancy, these revenues will continue to grow and benefit the state over time.”

On May 12, 2022, Gov. Kelly signed Senate Bill 84, bipartisan legislation making it legal to wager on sports at casinos, on digital platforms, and other venues in Kansas. Sportsbooks opened in record time on Sept. 1, with Gov. Kelly placing the first legal bet.

“Sports betting has successfully kicked off in Kansas, and players could not be more excited to get in on the action,” Stephen Durrell, executive director of the Kansas Lottery, said. “The launch went smoothly thanks to the efforts of our casino partners, the sports wagering platforms, the KRGC, and our staff at the Kansas Lottery. We will continue to work to make sports betting in Kansas safe, secure, and fun for all players as we expand and grow.”

  • Story from Gov. Kelly’s office

Gov. Kelly places first legal sports bet in Kansas at Hollywood Casino in KCK

Gov. Laura Kelly today placed the first legal sports bet in Kansas. She was at the Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas. The governor placed a $15 bet that the Kansas City Chiefs would win the Super Bowl. (Photo from Gov. Kelly’s office)

Today Gov. Laura Kelly traveled to Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas, to kick off legal sports betting in Kansas.

The governor placed the first legal sports wager in Kansas, betting $15 – the same as Patrick Mahomes’ jersey number – on the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVII this upcoming football season.

“Every day I hear from Kansans across the state who are eager to finally place legal wagers on sports. I’m glad we were able to move quickly to get this bipartisan effort done in time for football season,” Gov. Kelly said. “Now, casinos, restaurants, and other venues will have another way to attract Kansans to their establishments—creating jobs and driving economic growth. And I’m willing to bet on that. Go Chiefs!”

“We are so grateful for the leadership of Governor Kelly and the legislature to finally get legalized sports wagering over the goal line this year,” said Lydia Garvey, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. “We have been waiting anxiously for this day to arrive, and I’m confident many of our customers will follow her lead in betting on Kansas City to emerge as champions once again.”

The four casinos contracted with the state to offer sports wagering through independent platforms are Boot Hill Casino and Resort, Ford County near Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas; and Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg. 

Today was the first day for legal sports betting in Kansas, being handled through the state casinos.

Tribal casinos are also working to align on contracts with the state of Kansas for sports wagering. These casinos will be authorized to launch as soon as they are ready, according to the governor’s office.  – Story from Gov. Kelly’s office