subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite map
Sat, Oct 11 2008 

Published May 05, 2008 12:05 pm - The Kansas Lottery Commission this morning approved a contract with Penn National Gaming for a casino in Cherokee County.

11:04 a.m. Kansas Lottery Commission approves contract for Cherokee County casino



The Kansas Lottery Commission this morning approved a contract with Penn National Gaming for a casino in Cherokee County.

The contract includes an initial infrastructure investment of $125 million plus a $25 million privilege fee to the state. The company would invest another $100 million over time, under the contract.

The contract now goes to the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board for consideration.

A Penn National official told Commissioners it plans to open Hollywood Casino-Cherokee County by May 5, 2010, off Interstate 44.



print this story    email this story    comment on this story   

Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.


Add a comment on this story





monster
wheels
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
TV LIsitngs

Get Our Free Pod Cast!



32 buy 1 get 1 free offers


Find a job! Find a Home! Find a car!
Featured Jobs

THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE
The Western & Southern Life Insurance. Company seeks experienced and inexperienced Sales Representatives. Training, Comp...>MORE

DO YOU LOVE TO TRAVEL?
Do you love to Travel? Are you a born leader? Do people like to be with you? If you answer YES to a least two of these q...>MORE

GENERAL MANAGER/HOLIDAY INN
GENERAL MANAGER for Holiday Inn Express, Vinita, OK. Hotel general management experience necessary. Email resumes to: a...>MORE

LICENSED MASTER
or PHD level Psychologist, counselor, or social workers wanted for private practice. Send letter of interest and resume ...>MORE

IRON SKILLET RESTAURANT
IRON SKILLET RESTAURANT, located in Joplin Petro Shopping Center is now hiring for all positions and for all shifts. Mus...>MORE

STYLIST JOPLIN AREA
stylist Joplin area salon seeking a part-time licensed stylist, flexible hours, guaranteed wage and benefits. No Sundays...>MORE

WANTED SHOP EMPLOYEES
WANTED SHOP EMPLOYEES, Must have mechanical ability. Hydraulic or Electrical experience a Plus. Offering: Competitive Sa...>MORE

FREELANCE WRITER WANTED
FREELANCE WRITER WANTED, Ozarks Farm and Neighbor seeks talented writers with agriculture, journalism, and photography,...>MORE

PLUMBCO INC/PLUMBERS
PlumbCo Inc. is now hiring plumbers for commercial work. 5 years experience minimum for prevailing wage jobs. 529-0531....>MORE

BRIGHT IDEAS ENRICHMENT CENTER
is looking for a Director, Assistant Director and Teahers. Degree preferred, mail resume to 1950 Berryhill Rd. Cordova, ...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Transportation

TOYOTA, 2005 CAMRY FOR SALE
2005 Toyota Camry, 58,000 miles, 1 owner from new, air, cruise control, loaded, steering, power doors, power windows, ai...>MORE

BUICK 1995 LESABRE LIMITED
84,000 miles, $4350; 2002 Cadillac Deville, nice car, 118,000 miles, $7550. (417)776-3698....>MORE

OLDSMOBILE 1995 ACHIEVA
2 door, $2250 or best offer. (417)626-7302....>MORE

MITSUBISHI 1992 DIAMANTE
looks good, runs great, loaded, $2000. 417-437-4243...>MORE

FORD 2005 FOCUS
FORD, 2005 Focus, 23,000 miles, 2 door hatchback, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, CD, wheels, excellent gas mileage, $6250. 417-451...>MORE

CHEVROLET 2003 MALIBU
Chevrolet 2003 Malibu LS $3750, sharp, loaded, cold air. (417) 437-4424....>MORE

APPLY IN PERSON
APPLY IN PERSON: All experienced CNC Machinists and Tool and Die Machinists. 1927 West 4th Street, Joplin, MO EOE/AA...>MORE

FORD 1996 WINDSTAR
automatic, cruise, tilt, air, nice van, $1350. 417-385-7123...>MORE

JEEP 1995 GRAND CHEROKEE
jeep, 1995 Grand Cherokee, 4x4, good condition, new tires $3500. 417-626-7587....>MORE

PONTIAC 2002 GRAND AM
GT, 2 door, V6, automatic, loaded with options, sunroof, $5300. (417)623-2011....>MORE

See all ads

Featured Homes

16X80 1996 3 BR
16x80 1996 3 br, 2 ba, vinyl/shingle, patio door, raised kitchen, large garden tub, Deliver/anchored. $21,900. 417-869-...>MORE

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 P.M.
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 P.M. Price reduced to $192,500. This is alot of house for the money. 4 br, 3 ba, and about 3,450 sq. ft....>MORE

3 BR, 2 BA MOBILE
3 BR, 2 BA mobile , nice wooded corner lot, $2900 down, $496/month. Goodman, MO. No credit check. 417-389-0745....>MORE

GROVE, GRAND LAKE, OK
GROVE, GRAND LAKE, OK, Lakefront lot in 55 and older gated development. $55,000. Common beach. 5 minutes N. of Grove. De...>MORE

1417 EAST 13TH, GALENA
1417 East 13th,Galena, KS, 4 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage, central heat/air, large fenced yard, 2000+ sq.ft., $75,000 (417)781...>MORE

OWNER FINANCE
Owner finance Newly restored historic district, 3 story brick, 6 br, 2 ba, gar, fence, $5,000 down. 612 Moffet. 439-4104...>MORE

3 BR FIXER
3 BR FIXER, owner finance, $2000 down., $390 per month. (417)439-4104....>MORE

FOR SALE BY OWNER
FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3/2/2 on 1 acre, webb City schools, new paint, flooring and landscaping, open floor plan, very nice h...>MORE

GROVE, 3 ACRES
GROVE, GRAND LAKE, OK 3 acres with 9,000 sq. ft. building. Less than 200 ft. from public access ramp.. Concrete block, ...>MORE

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3/2/2
FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3/2/2 on 1 acre, webb City schools, new paint, flooring and landscaping, open floor plan, very nice h...>MORE

See all ads

Other Cool Stuff

ENGLISH MASTIFF
AKC, female, 11 month old fawn, $200; 1 year old Bloodhound, male, $100. (620)423-9431...>MORE

ENGLISH MASTIFF
AKC, champion bloodline puppies, wormed, first shots, born 8/13, your choice, $550. (918)853-2466...>MORE

SPINET PIANO
with matching bench, excellent condition, $550. (417)623-5010....>MORE

BEAUTY SHOP EQUIPMENT
BEAUTY SHOP EQUIPMENT, new and used chairs, wet and dry
stations. (918)791-1064.
...>MORE

A DELUXE STUDIO
a DELUXE Studio, pet ok, water/trash included, 2nd floor privacy, $400/month, $395 deposit. Non smoker Toll free: 1-888...>MORE

CHIHUAHUAS
CHIHUAHUAS, AKC, Male puppies $100-$200 and females $300-$500; older retired breeding females, not housebroke $50 each. ...>MORE

WANTED: SEVERAL SMALL PARTS
wanted: several small parts for a 1987 Grand Prix Pontiac. (417)455-2104....>MORE

BRASS HEADBOARD
Queen; Circa 1940’s to 50’s Coke cooler; Coke sign; Dr. Pepper sign; Coronet; New lighthouse dishes; Longaberger trio, 1...>MORE

ALTO SAXOPHONE
Alto Saxophone, Doc Severson trumpet, $300 each, in good condition. 624-7160...>MORE

HALLOWEEN, CHRISTMAS
HALLOWEEN, Christmas, and Thanksgiving decorations, over 30,000 items, Candy bars 8/$1, pumpkins deer corn, dog food, ca...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2008. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index

 

 

Find A Home Find A Car