Industry
June 12, 2026
Priest Charged with Embezzling Parish Money to Travel & Gamble
A former Catholic priest from Kansas has found himself in hot water due to his alleged secret gambling habit. While placing a wager or two would have only tarnished his reputation with the Christian community a bit, he went a step further and allegedly embezzled parish money to fuel his habit, earning him criminal charges. […]
Casino
March 27, 2026
Smoking Ban in Missouri Casinos Is Lagging, Kansas Ban Already Failed
Smoking is still permitted across all 13 casino gaming floors in Missouri, and lawmakers have once again introduced House Bill 1618 in the state General Assembly aimed at requiring casinos to provide smoke-free environments. However, the legislative deadline is approaching fast, so it’s absolutely possible that the bill might not have enough time to go […]
Casino
February 26, 2026
Wichita Man Arrested for Alleged Bookmaking at Casino
A Wichita man was arrested last week after authorities said he ran a bookmaking operation while working at Mulvane’s Kansas Star Casino. Q.P.L. now faces multiple gambling-related charges, according to the Kansas Attorney General’s office. Proxy Bettor Faces Many Charges Investigators with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission say the 47-year-old acted as a proxy […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Teen Dies in Shooting after Argument at Bally’s Kansas City Casino Parking Lot
Police in Kansas City are looking into a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday night outside Bally’s Kansas City Casino. The incident left an 18-year-old man dead and put one person in custody. Police Detain Suspect Following Fatal Shooting at Bally’s Kansas City Police got a call to come to the casino at 1800 East Front […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
CEASE Hopes to See Casino Anti-Smoking Action in Kansas, Missouri
With the turn of the year, CEASE is back at it, with the organizaiton seeking to mount a new public awareness campaign and build up support for ending mandates that currently exempt casinos from completely banning smoking on their gaming floor. The argument goes that casino workers are exposed to the harms of second-hand smoke, […]
Business
August 6, 2025
Bet365 Forays into Kansas, Unveils Promotions
Leading betting operator bet365 has expanded its US footprint with the launch of its award-winning sportsbook in Kansas. The company said that local fans should stay tuned for a rich variety of markets, competitive odds and cutting-edge features. Bet365 Enters Its 14th State According to the announcement, Kansas would mark the fourteenth state where bet365’s […]
Legal
June 4, 2025
Kansas Star Casino Suicide Linked to Gambling-Fueled Murder Mystery
A tragic act of desperation unfolded just outside the Kansas Star Casino Saturday morning when a man fatally shot himself during a live Zoom interview with police. The graphic act not only shocked law enforcement officers but also reignited a decade-and-a-half-old murder mystery tangled in gambling debt, hidden money, and unresolved questions. The Case Revolved […]
Sports
April 14, 2025
Kansas Sportsbook Could Go Offline When Licenses Expire
Kansas gave the green light to its regulated sports betting market in 2022. At the moment, there are six available sportsbooks in the Sunflower State. However, domestic bettors may face a shake-up in the coming years after state lawmakers voted to block the renewal of existing sportsbook licenses. While sports betting remains legal in the […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
Fraudsters Impersonate Casinos in Kansas, Target Residents
Social media links putatively leading to the websites of Kansas Star, Prairie Band and Winstar, but in reality, being nothing more than phishing scams, have proliferated on social media in Kansas with the exact number of affected people unknown. Social Media Ads Mislead Casino Players Who Lose Deposits Fraudsters, arguing against institutions in the state, […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
Kansas Courts Won’t Say If Dragon’s Ascent Is a Game of Skill or Luck
Pace-O-Matic, owner and distributor of Dragon’s Ascent, has issues making Kansas authorities give a definitive statement if the game is skill or luck-based. Pace-O-Matic Seeks Clarification for the Legal Status of Dragon’s Ascent Georgia-based company Pace-O-Matic (POM) distributes Dragon’s Ascent, a shooting game widely available in Kansas truck stops and convenience stores. The game’s goal […]