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Casino Coming, the Only Question is Where

August 01, 2007

Investors say they'll definitely build a casino in Sumner County if Sedgwick County residents vote no to a casino resolution on Tuesday.

Sumner County residents have previously voted two-to-one for casinos, and officials are anxious for the chance to build one near the Kansas Turnpike outside of Wellington.

Recently, casino opponents have tried to say a "No" vote in Sedgwick County would keep casinos out of the region entirely. They say they don't believe investors would be willing to build a facility in less-populated Sumner County. The minimum investment, by law, is $250 million.

Investors say they're more than willing to take their quarter-billion dollar investment to Sumner County. Bob Knight says his group of investors has planned a $413 million facility and has bought land in Sumner.

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"I can assure you that if (a casino) doesn't go in Sedgwick County, if that vote is denied on a destination casino, we will be building in Sumner County," says Knight.

If Sedgwick County voters approve a casino, the Kansas Lottery Commission will decide where it goes. Even if the measure passes, Sumner County officials say they'll still compete for the casino.

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