LATEST
NEWS
August
24, 2009 - One
Casino Propsal Left in Sumner County - for Mulvane
August
19, 2009 - Lottery
Delays Vote on Sumner County Casino Contracts
August
19, 2009 - Prairie
Sky Drops Out of Contention for Sumner County Casino
June
25, 2009 - Contracts
Put on Hold
June
17, 2009 - Sumner
County Developers Want to Join Forces
June
16, 2009 - Casino
Issue to be Heard in Topeka
June
16, 2009 - Sumner
County Makes Push for Wellington Casino
May
26, 2009 - Sumner
County Endorses Another Mulvane Casino Proposal
May
26, 2009 - Commissioners
Approve Lakes, Prairie Sky
May
18, 2009 - Third
Casino Developer Offers to Build Hotel
May
12, 2009 - Sumner
County Approves Three Casino Proposals
May
12, 2009 - Commission
Backs Three Proposals
May
11, 2009 - Sumner
County Endorses Casino proposals for Mulvane, Wellington after groups
add hotels
May
11, 2009 - Commissioners
Endorse Chisholm Creek, Lakes
May
7, 2009 - Re-Zoning
for Lakes at Exit 33 Denied
May
6, 2009 - Sumner
County Wonders: Where are Hotels in Casino Plans?
May
6, 2009 - Casino
Developers Look for Endorsements
May
5, 2009 - Three
Groups Propose a Sumner County Casino
May
4, 2009 - Sumner
Commissioners to Hear Casino Pitches
April
30, 2009 - Casino
Plans Made Public
April
28, 2009 - Sumner
County Schedules Casino Endorsement Hearings
April
24, 2009 - Smaller
Casino Proposals with Fewer Amenities
April
16, 2009 - Kansas
Casino Construction Continues
April
3, 2009 - Details
Released for Lakes Casino Proposed for Sumner County
April
2, 2009 - Lakes
Plans $265 Million Casino for Sumner County
April
2, 2009 - Three
Groups Propose Plans for a Sumner County Casino
April
1, 2009 - Developer
Considering Wellington for Sumner County Casino
April
1, 2009 - Developer
Applies for Casino Near Wellington
March
31, 2009 - Foxwoods
Considers Mulvane Casino Bid
March
25, 2009 - Kansas
House Endorses Bill Limiting Casino Location
March
24, 2009 - Casino
Deadline Approaches
March
24, 2009 - State
Court Won't Let Mulvane Endorse Turnpike Casino Proposals
March
17, 2009 - Mulvane
Annexes a Second Casino Site
March
14, 2009 - Bill
May Block Land for Casino
March
3, 2009 - Developer
to Apply for Two Mulvane Casino Sites
March
3, 2009 - Two
Mulvane Locations will get a Casino Proposal
February
27, 2009 - Annexation
Bill Could Be Heard Monday
February
23, 2009 - Casino
Issue Draws Out Candidates in Mulvane
February
17, 2009 - Annexation
Bill Passes Committee
February
16, 2009 - Mulvane
to File Annexation Appeal
February
12, 2009 - Committee
Hears Annexation Testimony
February
10, 2009 - Debate
Heats Up Over Annexation Bill
February
6, 2009 - Committee
to Hear Annexation Bill
February
1, 2009 - Casinos
Thrive in Oklahoma while 3 of Kansas' 4 Gaming Zones are Empty
January
21, 2009 - No
Casino Applicants for SE Kansas
January
19, 2009 - Mulvane
Council to Consider Annexation Appeal
January
12, 2009 - Judge
Denies Mulvane's Casino Annexation
January
12, 2009 - Mulvane
Annexation Ruled "Void"
January
12, 2009 - Judge
Voids Mulvane Annexation
December
30, 2008 - Sumner
Simplifies Casino Proposals
December
22, 2008 - Kansas'
First Casino Begins Construction in Dodge City
December
4, 2008 - It's
Official: Harrah's is Out
December
4, 2008 - State
Officially Rejects Harrah's Sumner Casino
November
19, 2008 - Economy
Not Impacting the Dodge City Casino
November
19, 2008 - Site
for Sumner County Casino Still in Play
November
19, 2008 - Kansas
Share of Gambling Revenue Less than Expected
November
18, 2008 - Ruffin
Predicts No Casino
November
18, 2008 - Harrah's
Pullout Forces State Budget Review
November
18, 2008 - Harrah's
Out of Mulvane, Blames Economy
November
18, 2008 - Sebelius
'Disappointed' in Latest Gambling Setback
November
17, 2008 - Harrah's
Pulls Out of Mulvane
November
17, 2008 - Read
the City of Mulvane's Press Release in Response to Harrah's
November
17, 2008 - Marvel:
Rebidding for Casino 'Not Something We'll Get Real Excited About'
November
17, 2008 - Harrah's
Departure Could Reignite Mulvane-Wellington Battle
November
17, 2008 - Harrah's
Withdrawing Casino Bid from Sumner County
November
17, 2008 - Harrah's
Pulls Out of Sumner County Casino Deal
November
14, 2008 - Kansas
Lottery Says Harrah's Still in Running
November
11, 2008 - Harrah's
Isn't Leaving - Yet
November
11, 2008 - KC
Casinos Feel the Recession
November
10, 2008 - Jury
to Hear Casino Annexation Suit
November
8, 2008 - Harrah's
Casino Announces Major Loss in Earnings
November
8, 2008 - Economy
Lashes Harrah's; Suits Continue
November
7, 2008 - Odds
Growing Against Harrah's Mulvane Casino
November
7, 2008 - Building
a Casino in a Bad Economy
October
19, 2008 - Going
private hasn't saved companies from slump; Station Casinos, Harrah's
cuts costs along with public rivals
October
17, 2008 - Casino
May Not Be Built if Smoking Ban is Imposed in Wyandotte County
October
16, 2008 - Casino
Could Bring Increase in Traffic, Interest in Development
October
6, 2008 - Penn
National Faces 2nd Kansas Legal Challenge
September
26, 2008 - Olathe
Company Wins Right to Build Dodge City Casino
September
23, 2008 - Companies
Can Bid on Casino for SE Kansas
September
19, 2008 - Penn
National Wants Return of $25 Million
September
14, 2008 - Pinnacle
Pulls Plug on Kansas Casino Proposal
September
12, 2008 - Penn
National Explains Decision
September
11, 2008 - Company
Withdraws Plan for SE Kansas Casino
September
11, 2008 - Penn
Says It "Could Not Compete"
September
11, 2008 - Penn
Calls it Quits
September
10, 2008 - Wellington
Not Giving Up on Casino
September
9, 2008 - Judge
Blocks Harrah's Use of Customer List
September
9, 2008 - Penn
National Gaming May Halt Casino in Cherokee County
September
8, 2008 - Harrah's
Blocked by Judge
September
6, 2008 - Harrah's
Can Move Forward with Casino
September
5, 2008 - Judge
Temporarily Blocks Harrah's Use of Tribe's Casino Customer List
September
4, 2008 - Mulvane
Casino a Tightrope for Contractors
September
3, 2008 - Mulvane
Council Drops Appeal in Casino Suit
August
30, 2008 - Future
of Casinos Hinges on Injunction
August
28, 2008 - Tribe
to Ask Court to Stop Harrah's
August
28, 2008 - Mulvane
Casino May Mean School Crisis
August
28, 2008 - Wellington:
We Aren't Out Yet
August
22, 2008 - Wellington
Disappointed but Looking Forward
August
22, 2008 - Harrah's
is Headed to Mulvane - But When?
August
22, 2008 - Two
Towns, Two Reactions to Casino Decision
August
22, 2008 - Mulvane
Lands Lucrative Contract
August
22, 2008 - Mulvane,
Harrah's Selected for South Central Kansas Casino
August
22, 2008 - Mulvane
Jubilant, Wellington Disappointed Over Harrah's Pick
August
22, 2008 - State
Picks Harrah's Mulvane Casino for Sumner County
August
21, 2008 - Casino
Decision Nearing an End
August
21, 2008 - Lottery,
Harrah's Differ on Residential Development
August
21, 2008 - Kansas
Gets Down to Nitty Gritty on Casinos
August
19, 2008 - Harrah's
Sued by Local Tribe
August
19, 2008 - Potawatomi
Sue Harrah's Over Casino
August
18, 2008 - Lottery
Board has Tough Decision
August
17, 2008 - Lawsuits
Could Negate Casino Board Decision
August
7, 2008 - Wetta
Asks for One More Letter
July
25, 2008 - Kansas
Gambling Landscape Changes
July
25, 2008 - Second
Consultant Says Harrah's Casino Would Make More Money
July
24, 2008 - Kansas
Gambling Landscape Changes
July
22, 2008 - Consultants:
Harrah's is Biggest Money Maker
July
22, 2008 - Wichita
Investors Bet Big on Dodge City
July
22, 2008 - Sands
Withdraws Kansas Casino Bid
July
21, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Agenda
July
15, 2008 - Casino
Decision Process Called Tainted
July
14, 2008 - Review
Board Hears Public
July
12, 2008 - Review
Board Hears Public Comments
July
12, 2008 - Marvel
Faces Revenue Questions
July
11, 2008 - Casinos
Make Pitch to State
July
11, 2008 - Will
Penn Walk?
July
11, 2008 - Deen
Lauds Harrah's
July
11, 2008 - Casino
Meeting in Belle Plaine
July
11, 2008 - Marvel
Makes Presentation
July
11, 2008 - Dozens
Voice Concerns About Sumner Casino
July
10, 2008 - Report
Blasts Harrah's
July
10, 2008 - Lottery
Officials Hear Sumner Co. Casino Project Presentations
July
10, 2008 - Packed
House in Belle Plaine for Casino Proposals
July
10, 2008 - Online
Exclusive: Harrah's First Up
July
9, 2008 - Sumner
County Residents to Weigh in on Casino Proposals
July
9, 2008 - Lottery
Blunder Puts Casino Contract in Doubt
July
8, 2008 - Gaming
Commission Seeks Extension for Background Checks
July
7, 2008 - Marvel
Program Rewards State
July
7, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Agenda
July
6, 2008 - Sumner
Co. Residents Can Weigh in on Casino Plans
July
3, 2008 - AG:
Casino Law Doesn't Stop Investment Phase-In (Wichita
Eagle)
July
3, 2008 - AG:
Casino Law Doesn't Stop Investment Phase-In (KAKE)
June
30, 2008 - Wetta:
Ruling a Victory for Kansas
June
27, 2008 - State-Owned
Casinos Get OK from Kansas Supreme Court
June
27, 2008 - Online
Exclusive: Casino Law is Constitutional
June
25, 2008 - Gaming
Officials Detail Schedule for July Meetings
June
25, 2008 - Kansas
High Court to Rule Friday on Gambling Lawsuit
June
24, 2008 - Online
Exclusive: Officials Plan for Public Comments
June
22, 2008 - Casinos
and Their Community
June
20, 2008 - Lottery
Officials Clarify Timeline
June
19, 2008 - Judge
Credits Local Process
June
19, 2008 - Online
Exclusive: Gaming Officials Clarify Extension
June
18, 2008 - Governor
Grants Extensions for Lotto Gaming Facility Review Board
June
18, 2008 - AHG
Development Wins Wild West World Bid-Off
June
16, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Minutes
June
16, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Agenda
June
9, 2008 - Motion
Denied
June
7, 2008 - Judge
Allows County Suit Against Mulvane to Go On
June
6, 2008 - Online
Exclusive: Casino Case Continues
June
4, 2008 - Studies:
Mulvane Casino Will Earn More
June
2, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Minutes
June
1, 2008 - Dozens
Brawl in Lounge at Harrah's Casino
May
29, 2008 - Casino
Decision Up to 7 Kansans
May
28, 2008 - Woman
Files Suit Against Mulvane
May
28, 2008 - Exit
19 Bids Top Exit 33
May
29, 2008 - Down
to 3
May
28, 2008 - State
OKs 3 Plans for Sumner Casinos
May
27, 2008 - MGM
Bows Out
May
27, 2008 - Casino
Signs Missing
May
27, 2008 - MGM
Drops Out of Casino Competition
May
27, 2008 - Township
Worried About Casino Causing Flooding
May
21, 2008 - Casino
Course
May
20, 2008 - Upping
the Ante
May
19 , 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Minutes
May
19, 2008 - Developers
Wanting Sumner County Speak in Topeka
May
16, 2008 - Chamber
Cancels Topeka Trip
May
15, 2008 - April
21 Mulvane City Council Meeting Minutes
May
15, 2008 - Powers
Dead at Age 73
May
13, 2008 - Mulvane's
Rep. Ted Powers Critical After Stroke
May
11, 2008 - Casinos
Feeling an Economic Pinch, Too
May
9, 2008 - City
Fine Tunes Accord
May
5, 2008 - Kansas
Lottery OKs Casino Contract
May
5, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Minutes
May
5, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Agenda
April
29, 2008 - Casino
Study Disputed
April
29, 2008 - 11
Arrested in Mulvane Drug Bust
April
29, 2008 - Mulvane
Casino Site Projected to Earn More
April
22, 2008 - Mulvane
to Campaign for Casinos
April
21, 2008 - Mulvane
Gearing up for a Casino Battle
April
21, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Agenda
April
18, 2008 - Harrah's
Audit of Remodeling Since '00 Stays Under Wraps
April
18, 2008 - State
to Hear Proposals
April
16, 2008 - Kansas
Lottery Commission to Consider Casino Applicants
April
16, 2008 - Dates
Scheduled for Casino Developer Presentations
April
11, 2008 - Harrah's
Audit Finds 34 Projects
April
10, 2008 - Annexation
A Complicated Issue
April
10, 2008 - Review
Board Sets Dates for Awarding Casino Contracts
April
9, 2008 - Mulvane
Sues Sumner County Over Casino Agreement
April
7, 2008 - Mulvane
City Council Meeting Agenda
March
19, 2008 - County
Urged to Probe Harrah's
March
13 , 2008 - Gambling
Addiction Help Increases