A law legalizing sports betting in Kansas took effect on July 1, but it could be a few weeks before fans can actually place a bet.
Venues like the Hollywood Casino are still preparing spaces for in person betting. Rick Skinner, the vice-president and general manager of the property, said Hollywood was planning on building a temporary sports book area by Sept. 1. That would allow fans to start placing bets just as football season starts.
In the long run, Skinner said the casino was planning a much larger space for sports wagering.
“Really, the big construction will begin on our barstool sports book which will be in what used to be the epic buffet,” Skinner said.