Kansas Star Casino Hotel Event Center in southcentral Kansas slightly south of Wichita today announced it will reopen to the public this Saturday at 11 a.m., subject to state and local regulatory approval.
Casino gaming will be temporarily limited to slot machines only, with table games and live poker remaining closed during the initial reopening phase.
“Throughout our property, we will implement comprehensive safety protocols approved by local, state and federal health officials,” said Jeff Babinski, vice president and general manager of Kansas Star.
Kansas Star will practice “Boyd Clean,” a set of comprehensive protocols issued by owner Boyd Gaming aimed at protecting the health and safety of its team members and guests.
Safety protocols will include: mandatory face coverings and temperature checks for all team members; temperature checks and screening of all guests upon entry; social-distancing requirements and capacity restrictions across all customer and team-member areas, including casino floors and restaurants; enhanced cleaning and sanitation of all high-touch surfaces, including door handles, gaming machines, table games, handrails and elevator buttons; increased placement of hand-sanitizer dispensers throughout the property; and required training for all team members on our safety protocols.
In compliance with state requirements, certain amenities will remain closed and others will have limited hours of operation. Casino hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily.
Kansas Star is the eighth Boyd Gaming property to announce reopening plans.
