In most states a casino company owns its slot machines. In Kansas, at the four commercial casinos, the state does. The 2007 Kansas Expanded Lottery Act created four gaming zones and made the Kansas Lottery the owner and operator of every game in them; companies such as Boyd Gaming and PENN Entertainment are hired as managers. The footers on those casinos' websites still say it in so many words: all casino games owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery. Alongside them sit the tribal casinos, run under compacts the Kansas Legislature approved in 1995 and overseen by a separate State Gaming Agency.
By our count from each venue's own site, that makes nine casinos: four state-owned, four run by the resident tribes in the north-east, and the Wyandotte Nation's slots hall in Kansas City, Kansas.
Kansas City metro
| Casino | Owner | Worth knowing |
| Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway | State-owned, managed by PENN | Opened February 2012 beside the speedway; poker room; 21 to enter, restaurants included; no hotel |
| 7th Street Casino | Wyandotte Nation | Slots only, nearly 600 machines on three floors; open 24/7; downtown |
7th Street is the oddity of the state. It sits in a former Masonic temple, its interior furnishings restored, beside Huron Park and the Huron Indian Cemetery in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. It has no tables at all, offers a free shuttle and validated parking, and keeps its first floor smoke-free while allowing smoking on the second and third. Hollywood has its own Hollywood Casino Kansas Speedway guide. The Kansas City casinos with riverboat-era names, Ameristar, Argosy and Harrah's, are across the state line in Missouri.
Wichita and south central
| Casino | Town | Worth knowing |
| Kansas Star Casino Hotel & Event Center | Mulvane | 1,282 slots, 42 tables, 300-room hotel, arena and a 183-stall horse barn; managed by Boyd Gaming |
Wichita itself has no casino because Sedgwick County voted one down in 2007. Since December 2025 the region has also had Gilley's in Park City, a historical horse racing hall on the old greyhound track; it is regulated by the same commission but is not one of the state-owned casinos. Both are covered in our casinos near Wichita guide and the Kansas Star Casino guide.
Southeast Kansas
Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg, run by Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, was the last of the four state-owned casinos, opening in March 2017. It is open 8am to 4am rather than around the clock, has 14 live tables and an attached 123-room Hampton Inn. The Kansas Crossing guide explains why the zone went without a bidder for years.
Western Kansas
Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City was the first state-owned casino to open, in December 2009, and remains the only one in the western half of the state. It is open 24 hours with more than 500 slots and 16 tables, and no one under 21 is allowed on the property. See the Boot Hill Casino guide.
Northeast Kansas: the tribal casinos
| Casino | Town | Tribe | Worth knowing |
| Prairie Band Casino & Resort | Mayetta | Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | The largest tribal floor: about 1,200 slots, 27 tables, bingo, poker, hotel, spa, golf and an RV park |
| Golden Eagle Casino | Horton | Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas | 45,000 sq ft, 400-plus slots, blackjack, craps, live poker, bingo Wednesday to Sunday; RV camping |
| Sac & Fox Casino | Powhattan | Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska | 500-plus slots and daily bingo; truck stop and RV hookups |
| Casino White Cloud | White Cloud | Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska | Slots, bingo and virtual tables; four cabins and six RV sites |
All four are in the north-east, north of Topeka. Prairie Band at Mayetta is the resort of the group. Golden Eagle is on the Kickapoo reservation about six miles west of Horton and runs live tables, including Mini Craps, Let It Ride and Six Card Blackjack, plus weekly poker. Sac & Fox, on US-75 at Powhattan, leans on bingo and a 24-hour truck stop. Casino White Cloud, on a hill in the far north-east corner of the state, is the smallest and rents country cabins by the night.
What applies everywhere
Age. Every state-owned casino requires 21. Among the tribal floors, Golden Eagle sets 21 for its tables and Sac & Fox sets 21 for its live events; Prairie Band's site lists a separate 18-and-over games area at its One Stop. Check the venue before you take anyone under 21.
Hours. Do not assume 24 hours. Boot Hill and 7th Street are open around the clock, but Kansas Crossing closes from 4am to 8am, Sac & Fox closes at midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2am at weekends, and Golden Eagle opens at 10am and closes at 11pm on weeknights.
Sports betting. It is offered through the four state-owned casinos and their partner apps.
Playing from home instead
Most of Kansas is a long way from any of these nine floors. Sweepstakes casinos run slot and table-style games on a free-coin promotional model; our Kansas sweepstakes casino rankings compare the platforms that accept players in the state.
Frequently asked questions
How many casinos are in Kansas?
By our count, nine: four state-owned casinos and five tribal casinos. Gilley's in Park City is a separate historical horse racing hall.
Who owns the casinos in Kansas?
The Kansas Lottery owns and operates the games at the four state-owned casinos, which private companies manage. The other five are owned by tribes.
What is the casino age in Kansas?
21 at the state-owned casinos. Tribal casinos set their own rules, so check the specific venue.
Is there a casino in Wichita?
No. The nearest are Kansas Star in Mulvane and Gilley's in Park City.
