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Hollywood Casino approved for sports betting

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway has been approved by the state of Kansas and the Kansas Lottery to offer retail and online sports betting.

According to today’s announcement, Hollywood Casino will begin taking wagers on its Barstool Sportsbook mobile app and will open its temporary retail Barstool Sportsbook on the casino floor below the Turn 2 Sports Bar at noon Thursday, Sept. 1.

The start time is pending any final regulatory approvals, according to the casino news release.

“We are thrilled to be launching Barstool Sportsbook in Kansas, which will provide our customers and mychoiceTM loyalty program members with another exciting way to enjoy our unique entertainment offerings,” said Lydia Garvey, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. “We can’t wait for the upcoming football season and welcoming patrons from Kansas, Missouri and beyond to what we expect to be the best sportsbook in the entire Midwest.”

The temporary retail Barstool Sportsbook will consist of 30 sports betting kiosks, five betting windows, odds boards and over 45 high-definition televisions, according to the announcement.

Hollywood Casino plans to open a permanent Barstool Sportsbook that will include a full restaurant, field house games and outdoor accessibility to The Patio, Hollywood Casino’s featured area that overlooks Kansas Speedway. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall, the news release stated.

Customers can download the Barstool Sportsbook app on their device via the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) to pre-register in advance of the launch.

In addition, Hollywood Casino will be holding a Kansas City Watch Party for the football game on Thursday, Sept. 15, to celebrate the opening of Barstool Sportsbook and to cheer on the hometown team.
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Casino maintains gaming revenue levels in March

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway reported gaming revenues of $13.96 million for March, a 5 percent increase compared to the previous March.

The state-owned casino in Wyandotte County reported an increase of 2.1 percent in slots revenue during March 2022, with an increase in table games revenue of 46.3 percent.

Admissions were flat compared to March of 2021, according to a written report by the casino to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.

Keith Kocher, director of program assurance and integrity for the Kansas Lottery, said at Wednesday’s Kansas Lottery Commission meeting that two Kansas casinos, Boot Hill in Dodge City and Kansas Crossing in Pittsburg, Kansas, had their best March gaming revenues ever, with $4.6 million and $3.9 million.

Kansas Star Casino at Mulvane, Kansas, reported $14.79 million in gaming revenues during March 2022, compared to $17.5 million in gaming revenues for March 2021. According to Kocher, the Kansas Star Casino has competition from a newer casino in Oklahoma.

In all, Kansas casino gaming revenues were up over 10 percent compared to last year, Kocher said.

Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell said during the meeting report on lottery ticket sales that outside influences, including inflationary gasoline prices, may be having some effect on disposable income available for spending on entertainment.

According to Hollywood Casino’s report to the KRGC, some of the special events planned at the casino include Tree of Life on April 22; 10-year $200,000 drawing on April 23; mychoice Winners Weekend on April 29; and Driver Seat on April 30.

The state of Kansas receives 22 percent of the casinos’ gaming revenue. The Unified Government receives three percent of the Hollywood Casino’s gaming revenue.

Best July revenues ever for Hollywood Casino

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway reported its best July ever for gaming revenue last month.

Hollywood was just short of $12.9 million for July 2021 revenues, according to Keith Kocher, director of program assurance and integrity for the Kansas Lottery. He made his remarks during a Kansas Lottery Commission meeting Wednesday.

Boot Hill and Kansas Crossing casinos in Dodge City and Pittsburg, Kansas, also had their best July revenues ever, according to Kocher. Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas, had a good month, with an increase, he said.

Boot Hill reported $4.25 million; Kansas Crossing reported $3.37 million; and Kansas Star reported $14.5 million for July gaming revenues.

There were five Fridays and Saturdays in July, more than the usual month.

Some COVID-19 restrictions on the casinos were lifted in the summer, although a Wyandotte County mask order went into effect again on Aug. 6.

In a written report to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Rick Skinner, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino, stated that July 2021 admissions were up 51.9 percent compared to July of 2020.

The total gaming revenue of about $12.9 million was an increase of 51.2 percent, he stated. Table games revenue was $1.1 million, an increase of 111.3 percent, while slot revenue was $11.8 million, an increase of 47.4 percent. The poker room remained closed.

Hollywood Casino has some special events coming up, according to Skinner’s report, including Drop and Win, Aug. 13; Download to win $25,000cash, Aug. 21; VIP mychoice mysummer, Aug. 27; $200,000 Pigskin Payoff, starting Sept. 7; and Panini Press Your Luck Giveaway on Sept. 11.

The Unified Government receives 3 percent of the gaming revenues, while the state of Kansas receives 22 percent.