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Originally Posted by deuce91  If the casino passes (yes, I hope it does!), it's not a done deal that Butler OR Boot Hill Gaming will get the contract with the state to operate the casino.... |
While that is essentially true, Boot Hill Gaming has had a very visible presence in Topeka, both lobbying for it and testifying to commissions. Also, Boot Hill Gaming and Butler National are both Kansas companies, and that will go a very long way in the decision process because the money will stay in Kansas. With the exposure that Boot Hill Gaming has had in Topeka, it would be comparable to a newcomer running against an incumbent in an election. In this case Boot Hill Gaming is the incumbent, and has the name recognition with the ones making the decision.