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Kansas House Speaker Says Odds Improving for Gambling Pact

TOPEKA, Kansas – As reported by the Lawrence Journal-World: "House Speaker Doug Mays on Friday gave some gambling proponents hope to stay in the game.

"Mays, R-Topeka, said when the Legislature reconvened Wednesday, there might be enough votes in the House to approve a limited casino compact with two Indian tribes.

"…Under the compact, the tribes would build and operate a resort hotel and casino near Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County. The compact also would allow slots at three pari-mutuel horse and dog tracks.

"Supporters say the revenue-sharing proposal could provide $125 million per year to state coffers…"

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