A sports wagering amendment to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s existing Class III gaming compact with the state of Kansas has been approved in accordance with the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
The green light from the federal government means Prairie Band Casino & Resort will officially be able to move forward with their plans to launch sports betting in 2023.
Kansas Capitol Bureau spoke with Tribal Council Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick on Monday. Rupnick said that the move allows them to be on the “same playing field” as state casinos.
“To be honest with you… it was a quite cumbersome process…and I didn’t really think it was going to get it done this year, but thanks to the governor’s staff, their leadership, along with the leadership of the elected members of the House and Senate, we were able to get this done…,” Rupnick said.
