Kansas casinos are few in number, but there are enough of them if you want to add gambling to your Kansas vacation itinerary. The bulk of the casinos in Kansas are Native American owned, though new state-owned casinos have been slated to appear on the scene in recent years. Various things have led to the cancellation of some of the projects that included new Kansas casinos, and as is true in any state, it's not easy to get new casinos approved and completed. While planned developments like the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at the Kansas Speedway have gone under, places like the new Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City are doing well to make gambling in Kansas more enjoyable. Time will tell when it comes to just how many Kansas casinos will spring up on the horizon, and you can currently get your fill of gaming action on a Kansas visit if that's on your list of things to do.
If you want to experience more of the culture Dodge City has to offer, head to Boot Hill Casino, Boothill Casino and Resort, and United Wireless Arena. See nearby properties Wright Park Zoo Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Wright Park Zoo, one of the family attractions located 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from central Dodge City. Use this guide to find hotels and motels near Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City, Kansas. If you need help finding a hotel that is open, call us at 1-800-916-4526. Address: 4000 West Comanche Street, Dodge City, KS 67801 Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels. Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West. University Press of Kansas, 2017. West of Wichita: Settling the High Plains of Kansas, 1865–1890. University Press of Kansas, 1988. Vestal, Stanley. Dodge City: Queen of Cowtowns: 'the Wickedest Little City in America' 1872–1886. University of Nebraska Press, 1998.
Boot Hill Casino and Resort
Construction on the Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City commenced in 2008, and the project aims to bring a first class resort and casino to the state of Kansas. The Boot Hill Casino will rival the larger kinds of casinos that can be found on the Missouri side of Kansas City, and if you can't make it to Las Vegas, these casinos are among the best in the land. Harrah's North Kansas City Hotel and Casino is one of the top Kansas City casinos, and you can easily access it and others when staying on the Kansas side of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As for the casinos in Kansas proper, there are five Native American establishments that are currently open to the public. These casinos are generally open around the clock and they offer an array of games to choose from, including blackjack, roulette, poker, and bingo. One of the casinos in Kansas can be found on the Kansas side of Kansas City, and it's the Wyandotte 7th Street Casino. This newer casino boasts 20,000 square feet of gaming space and more than 500 gaming machines. The Wyandotte 7th Street Casino features a restaurant and lounge on its first floor, so you can enjoy a meal or a few drinks when your not enjoying some gaming action.
Prairie Band Casino and Resort
If you want to do your Kansas gambling at a casino establishment that also features a hotel, the Prairie Band Casino and Resort (pictured at top) might be for you. Almost 300 rooms and suites are on offer at the Prairie Band hotel, and they are pretty upscale in nature. As for the casino here, it is almost 35,000 square feet in size and boasts more than 1,000 gaming machines and just over 30 table and poker games. There are several different restaurants to choose from as well at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort, which can be found just outside of Topeka. The Golden Eagle Casino is another excellent destination for anyone who is interested in doing some Kansas gambling, and it can be found north of Topeka near the smaller city of Horton. This 24-hour casino features 45,000 square feet of gaming space, almost 800 gaming machines, and two dozen poker and table games. You can break from your Kansas gambling action at one of the Golden Eagle's two restaurants.
The northeast part of the state is definitely where you will want to head if you are looking for casinos in Kansas, and the Sac and Fox Casino is just one more that deserves a look in the area. The lively Sac and Fox Casino is large at 106,000 square feet, and you'll have 800 gaming machines, 15 table and poker games, 2 restaurants, and a bar at your disposal if you choose to visit here. When visiting northeast Kansas cities like Topeka and Lawrence, the Casino White Cloud rounds out your choices for nearby Kansas casinos. Not only can you enjoy the 360 gaming machines and 7 table games at the 21,000 square foot casino here, but you can also bet on sporting events and grab a bite to eat in the onsite restaurant.
Kansas gambling isn't limited to the casinos in Kansas, as there are a couple horse and dog tracks in the state as well. One of these tracks, which is called Anthony Downs, can be found southeast of Wichita in Anthony. The other horse and dog tracks in Kansas are found east of Wichita in Eureka. Watching greyhound dogs race is an extra special treat in Kansas, as the sport is highly-revered in the state. In Abilene, for example, you can learn all about greyhound dogs and their racing history at the Greyhound Hall of Fame. This museum is certainly among the more unique Kansas attractions.
This is a list of casinos in Kansas.
List of casinos[edit]
Casino | City | County | State | District | Type | Comments |
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7th Street Casino | Kansas City | Wyandotte | Kansas | Native American | ||
Boot Hill Casino | Dodge City | Ford | Kansas | Land-based | Opened December 2009 [1] | |
Casino White Cloud | White Cloud | Doniphan | Kansas | Native American | ||
Golden Eagle Casino | Horton | Brown | Kansas | Native American | ||
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway | Kansas City | Wyandotte | Kansas | Land-based | ||
Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel | Pittsburg | Crawford | Kansas | Land-based | Opened March 2017[2] | |
Kansas Star Casino | Mulvane | Sumner | Kansas | Land-based | ||
Prairie Band Casino & Resort | Mayetta | Jackson | Kansas | Native American | ||
Sac and Fox Casino | Powhattan | Brown | Kansas | Native American |
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References[edit]
- ^Stephens, Ken (December 16, 2009). 'Dodge casino opens doors'. Garden City Telegram. p. 1. Retrieved August 12, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^'With a bang — Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel opens doors'. The Morning Sun. Pittsburg, KS. March 31, 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
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