![]() ![]() “I think it’s one of a kind I think it’s going to be the envy of everyone in the business,” she said. Lesa France Kennedy, International Speedway Corporation CEO, spoke first, saying the combination of a sports facility and casino would make for a major tourist destination. Amidst bright lights, showgirls and special guests - NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Kasey Kahne - the ceremony included state and local dignitaries and officials from casino operators Penn National Gaming and the International Speedway Corp. “How exciting is this, to have something this close to home that looks like Vegas?”Ī ribbon-cutting ceremony preceded the opening of the doors. “We’re mainly here to have fun,” she said. Rich and her husband worked in the gaming industry when they lived in Black Hawk, Colo., and she said they wanted to see what Hollywood Casino had to offer. ![]() Julie Rich of Ottawa was among the first through the door, deciding to head to the bar for some video poker.įor Rich, her husband and two friends they brought along, checking out the casino on its opening day was worth taking the day off work. Within 30 minutes, there were few empty seats at the 52 table games and 2,000 electronic machines. With the call of “Gentlemen, start your engines,” the ceremonial first craps shoot was thrown Friday, and the doors of the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway opened to the public. ![]()
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