Wichita Greyhound Park Getting Slot Machines

The Kansas Lottery Commission has authorized 800 slot machines at the Wichita Greyhound Park. The authorization for the slot machines is dependent upon voter approval, but many think that it is a done deal already. They say that many people in Wichita have been asking for slot machines, so voter approval is likely.

The commission would be responsible for establishing the rules and regulations for the slot machines at the tracks as well. However, before they can start ordering the slot machines, the voters will get a referendum on the question to vote for on August 7th.

Earlier this year, the Legislature agreed to allow slot machines at the tracks, and casinos in four areas of the state. There will be a total of 2,800 slot machines among the tracks. Six hundred of those slot machines will have to wait until the casinos are in place.

Wyandotte County had just approved casino gambling in June, so they got an extension on the slot machine application process as the commission extended the deadline 90 days so they could get in their application.

The Woodlands track in Kansas City, Kansas, has also been approved pending the vote for 800 slot machines. Camptown Greyhound Park in Frontenac was approved for 600 slot machines.

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