The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) announces details on the selection process relating to the Organization License to operate an Historical Horse Race (HHR) Facility in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

The selection process will take place starting at 9:00 a.m. on July 11,12 and 13, 2023 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita (400 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, Kansas).

The following applicants will make proposals to the (KRGC.)

Supporting Kansas Veterans Incorporated - Boyd Gaming Inc.
Adjacent to interstate 135/intersection of North Hartman Arena Drive and East Briar Rose Lane
Park City, Kansas

Wichita GC Charities Incorporated - Ruffin Holdings Inc.
1500 East 77th Street North
Valley Center, Kansas

Interested parties may address commissioners by sending the KRGC written comments or may be heard in person during the public comment portion tentatively scheduled for July 12th.

Please direct any questions regarding process/logistics to:

Randy Evans - KRGC Government Relations Manager
Phone: (785) 296-5800
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Please direct any questions regarding the applicant proposals to:

Michael Fabius – Supporting Kansas Veterans Inc./Boyd Gaming Inc.
Phone: (215) 864-8246
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Scott Beeler – Wichita GC Charities Inc./Ruffin Holdings Inc.
Phone: (913) 209-5134
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A copy of the agenda is attached below. (Subject to Change)

AGENDA

Day 1 – July 11, 2023

9:00 Welcome and Agenda Review

9:15 Summary of Applications Received

9:45 Applicant #1 Presentation

11:45 Questions from Commissioners of #1

12:15 Lunch

1:45 Applicant #2 Presentation

3:45 Questions from Commissioners of #2

4:15 KRGC Financial Review

5:00 Adjourn

Day 2 – July 12, 2023

9:00 Comments from Government/Local Business #1

9:45 Government Comments #2

10:30 Break

10:45 Government Comments #3

11:30 Consultant/Economic Impact

12:15 Lunch

1:45 Public Comments (3 minutes each)

5:00 Adjourn

Day 3 – July 13, 2023

9:00 Executive Session (Backgrounds)

10:30 Applicant #1 Closing Comments

11:30 Applicant #1 Questions from Commissioners

12:00 Lunch

1:30 Applicant #2 Closing Comments

2:30 Applicant #2 Questions from Commissioners

3:00 Executive Session – (Receive privileged information/Deliberations)

4:00 Instructions from KRGC Attorney

4:15 Selection

5:00 Adjourn

 

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