The consultants’ estimates were lower than the applicants in every case, and Harrah’s estimated its first year revenues at $206 million.

Consultants estimated Marvel’s first-year revenue at $132.6 million and Penn’s at $123 million.

In Cherokee County, consultants estimate revenue for Penn at $30.2 million, and the state’s share would be 22 percent. Penn had projected revenues of $57.4 million.

On Tuesday, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation filed a lawsuit against Harrah’s, alleging the company violated a noncompete agreement with the tribe by seeking the contract for a proposed facility near Mulvane. A hearing is set for Aug. 29 in Shawnee County District Count on the tribe’s request for a court order to keep Harrah’s from moving forward.

“We believe we have studiously complied with the agreement,” Charles Atwood, vice president of Harrah’s board, told the review board Thursday.

All and other board members said the lawsuit wasn’t a factor in their decision.