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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — (Gambling911.com) - A new 140-room hotel is set to open in 2028 adjacent to the Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, KS with the groundbreaking ceremony set to take place at 10 am on Friday (September 25, 2026).
Kansas Entertainment, LLC, a joint venture between PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) ("PENN" or the "Company") and NASCAR™️ will host the event.
The hotel will be affiliated with the Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy, and will be financed, developed, and operated by Prime Group US and Shaner Hotels, with Kansas Entertainment contributing vacant land for the project. The hotel will be connected to the casino's west entrance. The nearest hotels to the casino and Speedway are currently a half mile away.
"This is an exciting new addition to our operations in Kansas City," said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment. "Significant developments are in process in the area surrounding our property, and this is another organic growth opportunity that aligns with our disciplined approach to further our competitive position in our markets across the country."
Located in the Village West area of Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, Hollywood Casino sits on turn two of the Kansas Speedway, which currently hosts NASCAR races, including the Hollywood Casino 400. The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to open their new stadium in Village West in 2031.
"This will be an incredible addition to the Village West entertainment district and furthers Kansas Entertainment's commitment to economic development in Wyandotte County," said Pat Warren, President of Kansas Speedway. "PENN Entertainment has been a fantastic partner and we can't wait to welcome visitors to the new hotel, where they'll have convenient access to the casino, speedway, and all that the area has to offer."
Area dignitaries and local stakeholders are expected to be in attendance at the ceremonial event, including representatives from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Kansas Lottery, and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, among others.
- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com
