This action fits a longstanding pattern of litigation threats against elected officials and Kansas taxpayers. “We are disappointed but unfortunately not surprised that Boyd Gaming, the manager of the state-owned and operated casino in Sumner County, filed a lawsuit against the state of Kansas. In the statement below, the Ruffin Companies said otherwise. Now, 15 years later, the legalization of sports betting may give Ruffin and the Wichita Greyhound Park a chance to reopen.īoyd Gaming, the operator of the Kansas Star Casino, filed a lawsuit on Thursday arguing that the state breached its contract because of a provision in the newly signed law, allowing for “new gaming devices” such as “historic horse racing machines.” The machines will replay past horse races and people can “bet” on which horse wins. Four years later, the Wichita Greyhound Park closed its doors. In 2007, Sedgwick County voters rejected a casino. It all stems from an unrelated part of the sports betting law which could revive businesses like the currently-closed Wichita Greyhound Park.įor many years, owner Phil Ruffin pushed for the Kansas legislature to allow for at his facility, but it always failed. (KWCH) - Almost immediately after sports betting became legal here in the state of Kansas on Thursday, the Kansas Star Casino filed a lawsuit against the state.
