Lottery officials have confirmed Harrah’s has withdrawn their application for the South Central Gaming Zone.
Director of Gaming Facilities Keith Kocher confirmed the withdrawal at the regularly scheduled Lottery Commission meeting this afternoon.
“This morning Harrah’s notified the lottery that they have withdrawn their application from consideration. They made the internal discussion and considered the totality of the circumstances for Harrah’s and decided that they would not be pursuing this opportunity,” said Kocher.
“Certainly on behalf of the lottery we appreciate Harrah’s involvement in this, their application. We are sorry to see them leave but certainly we understand and respect their decision and move forward from here,” said Kocher.
Harrah’s won the original contract for the South Central Gaming Zone during the first round of casino proposals, but withdrew their application citing financial issues.
“After careful consideration and discussion with the Kansas Lottery Commission, Harrah's has decided to withdraw its application for the south central zone gaming license in Kansas.” said Trevor Busche, vice president of development for Harrah’s.
“We would like to thank the Kansas Lottery Commission, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board and City of Mulvane for their efforts to bring gaming to Sumner County.” he said.
Presentations from the other two remaining applicants — Peninsula Gaming and Global Gaming — will take place at 2:30 p.m., today.
For the latest casino news, check back with www.wellingtondailynews.com.
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Lottery officials have confirmed Harrah’s has withdrawn their application for the South Central Gaming Zone.
Director of Gaming Facilities Keith Kocher confirmed the withdrawal at the regularly scheduled Lottery Commission meeting this afternoon.
“This morning Harrah’s notified the lottery that they have withdrawn their application from consideration. They made the internal discussion and considered the totality of the circumstances for Harrah’s and decided that they would not be pursuing this opportunity,” said Kocher.
“Certainly on behalf of the lottery we appreciate Harrah’s involvement in this, their application. We are sorry to see them leave but certainly we understand and respect their decision and move forward from here,” said Kocher.
Harrah’s won the original contract for the South Central Gaming Zone during the first round of casino proposals, but withdrew their application citing financial issues.
“After careful consideration and discussion with the Kansas Lottery Commission, Harrah's has decided to withdraw its application for the south central zone gaming license in Kansas.” said Trevor Busche, vice president of development for Harrah’s.
“We would like to thank the Kansas Lottery Commission, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board and City of Mulvane for their efforts to bring gaming to Sumner County.” he said.
Presentations from the other two remaining applicants — Peninsula Gaming and Global Gaming — will take place at 2:30 p.m., today.
For the latest casino news, check back with www.wellingtondailynews.com.
