The document provides information on the proposed Kansas Star casino and resort project, including:
1) Presentations from the CEO and other executives on the company's experience and plans for the economic benefits, amenities, and community impact of the project.
2) Analyses from consultants showing the projected tourism, economic, and fiscal impacts including hundreds of jobs and millions in annual spending and tax revenues.
3) Details on the design and plans for the equestrian center, entertainment facilities, and other attractions aimed at making it a regional destination.
- The proposed Kansas Star Casino development will include new drainage infrastructure to improve drainage conditions for surrounding landowners.
- Runoff from the development and surrounding areas will be conveyed via three new swales to a 29.8-acre dry bottom detention basin located at the southeast corner of the site.
- Water in the detention basin will drain by gravity and pumping to existing culverts under 140th Avenue at a rate of 25 cfs or less, which is less than the culverts' capacity. This will ensure no adverse impacts from increased runoff.
Peninsula crossroads dec 1 2010 powerpoint presentationkrgc
This document provides responses to follow-up questions about a market impact analysis for a proposed equine event center in Kansas. It compares the proposed facility to the Oklahoma City State Fair Park and a facility proposed for York County, South Carolina. The document explains why the Kansas facility could reasonably expect to host 75% as many events as the Oklahoma center, which offers a different product. It also explains why attendance would be higher at the Kansas facility than the South Carolina one, due to differences in their markets, building programs, and operating objectives. The document concludes the event activity projections for the Kansas center appear achievable based on data from comparable facilities.
The document provides a review and comparison of the ancillary development proposals of two applicants - Global Gaming Solutions (GGS) and Peninsula Gaming Partners (PGP) - for a gaming license in the South Central Zone of Kansas. It finds that both proposals involve investing $280-285 million to develop regional entertainment destinations relying largely on local gamers within 100 miles. While PGP forecasts higher gaming demand and revenue, GGS proposes comparable gaming capacity with lower projected spending per visitor. The review also compares the applicants' proposals for dining, bars, entertainment, hotels, retail, and parking, finding differences in concepts, capacity, and projected performance.
Civic Economics (Dan Houston, Matt Cunningham)krgc
The document analyzes the potential economic impacts of three proposed gaming facility projects in Kansas: Camptown, Kansas Crossing, and Castle Rock. It finds that Castle Rock would have the largest economic impact during construction, supporting over 900 jobs and contributing $134.2 million to total economic output. During operations in 2019, Castle Rock is estimated to support 584 jobs and contribute $72.9 million to economic output, more than the other two proposals. The analysis examines impacts from construction spending, facility operations, gaming revenues, and local resident spending.
The three proposed casino projects in Kansas Southeast Zone are similar in their Phase 1 concepts, having a minimum critical mass to win the bid but also achieve initial success. Camptown and Kansas Crossing propose smaller local casinos, while Castle Rock proposes a larger regional destination. All have similar potential for Phase 1 success despite different strengths and weaknesses. The key decision is whether to prefer two smaller local casinos or one larger regional casino. The regional casino has the greatest revenue potential but also the least room for error. The owner/team's ability to adapt may be more important than initial plans. However, the tax rate difference between Kansas and Oklahoma gives Oklahoma casinos an advantage in any marketing war.
This document summarizes Douglas Walker's presentation on forecasting economic impacts and competitive impacts of casinos in southeast Kansas. Some key points:
- Walker estimates that a new casino would result in a 9.9% increase in employment, 3.4% increase in average weekly wages, and 1.7% increase in the number of establishments in the county. Crawford County is estimated to see larger gains due to its larger population.
- 14 casinos in northeast Oklahoma located within 25 miles of the Kansas border could competitively impact the proposed southeast Kansas casinos. Walker uses a model of competition among Missouri casinos to analyze these competitive effects.
- Location and distance between casinos may impact competition based on Hot
The document analyzes gaming revenue and visit projections for two proposed casinos in South Central Kansas - Global Gaming's WinSpirit casino and Peninsula Gaming's Kansas Star casino. Wells Gaming Research customized proprietary models to project revenues and visits for each casino over multiple phases of development, accounting for existing and planned competition. Their projections show WinSpirit with higher revenues and visits initially, but Kansas Star surpassing it once fully built out. The addition of a 1,000 slot Wyandotte tribal casino would significantly reduce projections for both facilities by 17-43% according to the analysis.
Union Gaming Analytics was commissioned by the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board to evaluate three applicants for a gaming license in southeast Kansas. The analysis included projections for gross gaming revenue, visitation numbers, tax revenue, and economic impacts for each applicant. The methodology involved examining demographic data within drive time radii of the proposed sites, establishing a theoretical gaming market, and applying proprietary capture rates to project revenues and visitation from local, near-local, and regional populations. Consultants then evaluated the economic and fiscal impacts, amenities, and financial suitability of each applicant.
- The proposed Kansas Star Casino development will include new drainage infrastructure to improve drainage conditions for surrounding landowners.
- Runoff from the development and surrounding areas will be conveyed via three new swales to a 29.8-acre dry bottom detention basin located at the southeast corner of the site.
- Water in the detention basin will drain by gravity and pumping to existing culverts under 140th Avenue at a rate of 25 cfs or less, which is less than the culverts' capacity. This will ensure no adverse impacts from increased runoff.
Peninsula crossroads dec 1 2010 powerpoint presentationkrgc
This document provides responses to follow-up questions about a market impact analysis for a proposed equine event center in Kansas. It compares the proposed facility to the Oklahoma City State Fair Park and a facility proposed for York County, South Carolina. The document explains why the Kansas facility could reasonably expect to host 75% as many events as the Oklahoma center, which offers a different product. It also explains why attendance would be higher at the Kansas facility than the South Carolina one, due to differences in their markets, building programs, and operating objectives. The document concludes the event activity projections for the Kansas center appear achievable based on data from comparable facilities.
The document provides a review and comparison of the ancillary development proposals of two applicants - Global Gaming Solutions (GGS) and Peninsula Gaming Partners (PGP) - for a gaming license in the South Central Zone of Kansas. It finds that both proposals involve investing $280-285 million to develop regional entertainment destinations relying largely on local gamers within 100 miles. While PGP forecasts higher gaming demand and revenue, GGS proposes comparable gaming capacity with lower projected spending per visitor. The review also compares the applicants' proposals for dining, bars, entertainment, hotels, retail, and parking, finding differences in concepts, capacity, and projected performance.
Civic Economics (Dan Houston, Matt Cunningham)krgc
The document analyzes the potential economic impacts of three proposed gaming facility projects in Kansas: Camptown, Kansas Crossing, and Castle Rock. It finds that Castle Rock would have the largest economic impact during construction, supporting over 900 jobs and contributing $134.2 million to total economic output. During operations in 2019, Castle Rock is estimated to support 584 jobs and contribute $72.9 million to economic output, more than the other two proposals. The analysis examines impacts from construction spending, facility operations, gaming revenues, and local resident spending.
The three proposed casino projects in Kansas Southeast Zone are similar in their Phase 1 concepts, having a minimum critical mass to win the bid but also achieve initial success. Camptown and Kansas Crossing propose smaller local casinos, while Castle Rock proposes a larger regional destination. All have similar potential for Phase 1 success despite different strengths and weaknesses. The key decision is whether to prefer two smaller local casinos or one larger regional casino. The regional casino has the greatest revenue potential but also the least room for error. The owner/team's ability to adapt may be more important than initial plans. However, the tax rate difference between Kansas and Oklahoma gives Oklahoma casinos an advantage in any marketing war.
This document summarizes Douglas Walker's presentation on forecasting economic impacts and competitive impacts of casinos in southeast Kansas. Some key points:
- Walker estimates that a new casino would result in a 9.9% increase in employment, 3.4% increase in average weekly wages, and 1.7% increase in the number of establishments in the county. Crawford County is estimated to see larger gains due to its larger population.
- 14 casinos in northeast Oklahoma located within 25 miles of the Kansas border could competitively impact the proposed southeast Kansas casinos. Walker uses a model of competition among Missouri casinos to analyze these competitive effects.
- Location and distance between casinos may impact competition based on Hot
The document analyzes gaming revenue and visit projections for two proposed casinos in South Central Kansas - Global Gaming's WinSpirit casino and Peninsula Gaming's Kansas Star casino. Wells Gaming Research customized proprietary models to project revenues and visits for each casino over multiple phases of development, accounting for existing and planned competition. Their projections show WinSpirit with higher revenues and visits initially, but Kansas Star surpassing it once fully built out. The addition of a 1,000 slot Wyandotte tribal casino would significantly reduce projections for both facilities by 17-43% according to the analysis.
Union Gaming Analytics was commissioned by the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board to evaluate three applicants for a gaming license in southeast Kansas. The analysis included projections for gross gaming revenue, visitation numbers, tax revenue, and economic impacts for each applicant. The methodology involved examining demographic data within drive time radii of the proposed sites, establishing a theoretical gaming market, and applying proprietary capture rates to project revenues and visitation from local, near-local, and regional populations. Consultants then evaluated the economic and fiscal impacts, amenities, and financial suitability of each applicant.
The document provides an analysis of the potential fiscal impacts of three proposed gaming facilities - Camptown Casino, Kansas Crossing Casino, and Castle Rock Casino - in southeast Kansas. It summarizes the methodology used, including adjustments made to the revenue estimates provided by the applicants. Revenue estimates over 5 years are provided for the state of Kansas, local counties and cities, school districts, and other impacted entities. Estimated costs to local and state governments to provide services to each facility are also summarized. The analysis finds differences between the revenue and cost estimates provided by EEC and the original numbers submitted by the applicants.
This document provides an overview and analysis of projections for new casinos proposed in southeastern Kansas. It discusses the use of gravity models to project gaming revenues and financial performance based on location, size, competition and other factors. Specifically, it examines how spending declines with distance from a casino based on players' club and other data. Bigger casinos are generally better due to economies of scale. The presentation compares various existing casinos' "power ratings" which reflect their overall attractiveness based on revenues adjusted for location.
The document summarizes presentations made at the KRGC Facilities Review Board meetings in Topeka, Kansas on September 2-3 regarding the proposed gaming facilities in the Northeast zone. Economic impact analyses were conducted on the construction and first full year of operations of four proposed facilities - Hard Rock/Speedway, Golden Heartland, Pinnacle, and Legends Sun. Construction was estimated to generate over $650 million in economic output and over 6,500 jobs. Annual operations were projected to produce over $200 million in economic output and around 2,000 jobs, with potential competitive effects on local retail, entertainment, and food and beverage businesses.
The document summarizes plans for The Grand Hudson resort and casino project at Stewart Airport. It would include a 450,000 square foot hotel and casino, entertainment venues, restaurants, and retail. An analysis by independent consultants estimates it would generate over $500 million annually in revenue after 5 years. It is projected to create over 2,500 jobs and have significant economic benefits for the region through increased tax revenue, tourism, and related spending, while revitalizing Stewart Airport and surrounding communities.
The document provides a market assessment for four gaming facility proposals in the Northeast Gaming Zone of Kansas. It analyzes demographic data within 30, 60, and 100 mile radii of the proposed facilities, including population size and growth, age distribution, racial composition, education levels, and financial metrics like income and net worth. For each demographic factor, data is presented for 2008 and projections for 2013 to understand trends. Caveats are also provided for some of the proposed facilities related to their golf courses, retail offerings, synergies with other attractions, and visitor research methodology.
This document provides data and statistics on the accommodation and food services industry in Saratoga County. Some key points:
- The accommodation and food services industry employed 9,992 people in Saratoga County in 2018, up 73% from 5,785 jobs in 2001.
- Tourism generated $68.7 million in state and local taxes for Saratoga County in 2018, a significant source of revenue.
- Saratoga Springs is a major tourism destination, with the City Center hosting over 174,000 guests in 2018 who contributed $34.3 million in economic impact.
- Saratoga Race Course is a large driver of tourism, with over 1 million attendees in 2019 generating $705
Spanish Bit Resort, LLC is developing an integrated resort called the Spanish Bit Resort & Casino in Jackpot, Nevada. The resort will include a 600-room hotel, full-scale casino, spa, restaurants, entertainment venues, and an indoor water park. The company has acquired land and secured entitlements to begin construction with an opening planned for Summer 2010. The project aims to take advantage of the underserved gaming market in Jackpot and expects to achieve substantial revenue and market share within five years of opening.
Global Gaming KS, LLC presented to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board on October 28, 2010 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas. They proposed developing the WinSpirit Casino at Exit 19 off I-35 in Sumner County. The presentation outlined Global Gaming's strategic partners, the advantages of the proposed site, and plans for the WinSpirit Casino development including amenities, infrastructure, and construction timelines. Global Gaming believes their experience operating I-35 casinos, financial backing, and management expertise will ensure the success of the project and drive sustainable revenues for Kansas.
lottery response re question from review board re peninsula's timelines exh...krgc
The document is an email from Keith Kocher of the Kansas Lottery providing comments on a timeline exhibit comparing the investment plans of two casino applicants - Kansas Star and WinSpirit. The summary includes:
1) The timelines appear fairly accurate but some clarifications are provided, including minor adjustments to WinSpirit's construction timeline and clarifying dates as maximums.
2) Some of WinSpirit's scheduled investments do not have corresponding dollar amounts in their contract.
3) The term "Tribal Gaming Facility" has a specific definition in WinSpirit's contract relating to location, ownership, and number of gaming devices.
The document compares the two applicants - Global Gaming Solutions and Peninsula Gaming - for a casino license in Sumner County, Kansas. It finds several similarities between the applicants' histories and operations, including their regional presence in Oklahoma/Iowa-Louisiana and target audiences. It also examines the facilities and "sweeteners" offered by each applicant. The document provides details on the existing casinos operated by each company and notes some advantages and disadvantages of both applicants. It considers factors like experience, financial capability, and potential impacts of travel time differences between proposed sites.
20101204 peninsula response to board 1201 questions - description of ad astr...krgc
The document discusses a proposed $1.5 million annual scholarship program called the Kansas All Star Ad Astra Scholarship Program that would be funded by the proposed Kansas Star Casino. The program would provide $100 vouchers for K-12 students, $500 annually for teachers for supplies, and $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors in Sumner County and Mulvane school districts. A local board of education leaders would govern the program and distribute the funds. Based on current enrollment numbers, the $1.5 million fund would exceed the anticipated costs of the program.
This document analyzes the proposed capital construction costs for two casino projects in Sumner County, Kansas - Kansas Star and WinSpirit. It reviews the applicants' proposed scopes of work, develops its own cost models, and compares estimated costs to applicant budgets. For Kansas Star's three-phase project, estimated costs ranged from $161-179 million compared to budgeted costs of $166-175 million. For WinSpirit's two-phase project, the estimated cost was $151 million compared to the $158 million budget. The analysis methodology included reviewing project documentation, developing own cost models for buildings and site work, and evaluating costs by phase and overall.
- The document analyzes the financial suitability of two applicants, Global Gaming Kansas (GGK) and Peninsula Gaming Partners (PGP), for gaming licenses in Kansas.
- It finds that both companies have sufficient liquidity and financing plans to fund their proposed developments, with GGK relying more on equity and PGP using a mix of equity, debt, and contributions from a third-party hotel developer.
- The analysis also projects that PGP will generate significant cash flows that, along with debt financing, should provide ample liquidity to fund an additional phase of development.
Camptown Casino will be located in Frontenac, Kansas. It will include 750 slot machines, 20 table games, a 62-room hotel, and Gilley's Saloon entertainment venue. Phil Ruffin, an experienced casino operator, will personally finance the $84 million project. It is projected to create 300 jobs and attract nearly 1 million visitors annually from Missouri, Kansas, and other nearby states. Camptown aims to open sooner than competing proposals and will donate $50,000 annually to the local school district.
Global Gaming KS, LLC presented to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board in Topeka, Kansas on December 1, 2010. The presentation outlined flaws in the market analysis and estimates of other applicants, discussed Global Gaming's conservative development plans, and emphasized their financial capability, management experience, commitment to the Exit 19 location, and plans to support the Sumner County community. Global Gaming argued they are the best choice for the gaming license.
Will Cummings of Cummings Associates presented gaming revenue projections for south-central Kansas to the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board. The presentation discussed methodology using gravity models and factors such as location, size, and amenities. Projections were provided for two proposed casino sites, estimating market shares and slot machine performance ratings over time as facilities are expanded and competition changes. Location was emphasized as highly important to attracting customers, with visitation and spending found to decline rapidly with increased distance from gaming options.
This document is a response from Cummings Associates to submissions from Global Gaming Solutions regarding revenue projections and the effects of distance on revenues. Cummings disagrees with some of Global Gaming's assertions, such as that the revenue differential between two proposed casino sites is mostly due to attractiveness rather than distance. Cummings also argues that survey data is not an accurate predictor of economic behavior like casino spending. Overall, Cummings believes distance has a larger impact on revenues than Global Gaming suggests, based on Cummings' analysis of casino performance data from multiple markets.
The document discusses two proposed casino projects in Kansas - Kansas Star and WinSpirit. Kansas Star promises to invest $260 million, build amenities sooner including a 100,000 square foot event center and $25 million equestrian complex, and generate more gaming revenue, taxes, and jobs for the state. It argues Kansas Star's management team has more experience building and operating successful casino projects on time and on budget and will spend more on advertising to drive higher revenue. The document positions Kansas Star as the best and most lucrative choice for Kansas.
This document summarizes an economic impact presentation given to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Facilities Review Board on December 1, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas. It discusses the economic impacts of proposed gaming facilities in Sumner County, Kansas from two applicants - Global Gaming and Peninsula Gaming. The presentation covers the scope of work, economic impact approach and models, revenue forecasts, construction impacts, and operating impacts for both proposed facilities through 2016 under different development scenarios. It also discusses adjustments made to gaming revenue estimates and how new gaming spending by Kansans may impact other local businesses. Unique non-gaming amenities like Global's proposed road race course and Peninsula's equestrian center are also mentioned.
Global Gaming KS, LLC presented to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board on their proposal for a gaming facility. They argued that their selected Exit 19 site is clean with infrastructure, has community support, and avoids legal issues. Their planned 260,000 square foot facility with hotel would open fully within 14 months. While an interim facility lacks appeal, their permanent destination-quality development would include restaurants, entertainment, and gaming expansion over time. They believe revenue differences between Exit 19 and 33 sites are negligible and addressed counterarguments.
peninsula plans meet or exceed drainage standardskrgc
The document is a letter from Christopher Young, a civil engineering consultant, to the chairman of the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board regarding a proposed drainage system for a proposed Kansas Star Casino development. Young serves as the City Engineer for Mulvane, Kansas and has reviewed drainage plans submitted by the developer. He concludes that the proposed drainage improvements, including a detention pond facility, will meet or exceed the City of Mulvane's stormwater drainage policy by having outflow rates less than existing conditions for 2-, 5-, 10-, and 100-year storm events.
The document provides an analysis of the potential fiscal impacts of three proposed gaming facilities - Camptown Casino, Kansas Crossing Casino, and Castle Rock Casino - in southeast Kansas. It summarizes the methodology used, including adjustments made to the revenue estimates provided by the applicants. Revenue estimates over 5 years are provided for the state of Kansas, local counties and cities, school districts, and other impacted entities. Estimated costs to local and state governments to provide services to each facility are also summarized. The analysis finds differences between the revenue and cost estimates provided by EEC and the original numbers submitted by the applicants.
This document provides an overview and analysis of projections for new casinos proposed in southeastern Kansas. It discusses the use of gravity models to project gaming revenues and financial performance based on location, size, competition and other factors. Specifically, it examines how spending declines with distance from a casino based on players' club and other data. Bigger casinos are generally better due to economies of scale. The presentation compares various existing casinos' "power ratings" which reflect their overall attractiveness based on revenues adjusted for location.
The document summarizes presentations made at the KRGC Facilities Review Board meetings in Topeka, Kansas on September 2-3 regarding the proposed gaming facilities in the Northeast zone. Economic impact analyses were conducted on the construction and first full year of operations of four proposed facilities - Hard Rock/Speedway, Golden Heartland, Pinnacle, and Legends Sun. Construction was estimated to generate over $650 million in economic output and over 6,500 jobs. Annual operations were projected to produce over $200 million in economic output and around 2,000 jobs, with potential competitive effects on local retail, entertainment, and food and beverage businesses.
The document summarizes plans for The Grand Hudson resort and casino project at Stewart Airport. It would include a 450,000 square foot hotel and casino, entertainment venues, restaurants, and retail. An analysis by independent consultants estimates it would generate over $500 million annually in revenue after 5 years. It is projected to create over 2,500 jobs and have significant economic benefits for the region through increased tax revenue, tourism, and related spending, while revitalizing Stewart Airport and surrounding communities.
The document provides a market assessment for four gaming facility proposals in the Northeast Gaming Zone of Kansas. It analyzes demographic data within 30, 60, and 100 mile radii of the proposed facilities, including population size and growth, age distribution, racial composition, education levels, and financial metrics like income and net worth. For each demographic factor, data is presented for 2008 and projections for 2013 to understand trends. Caveats are also provided for some of the proposed facilities related to their golf courses, retail offerings, synergies with other attractions, and visitor research methodology.
This document provides data and statistics on the accommodation and food services industry in Saratoga County. Some key points:
- The accommodation and food services industry employed 9,992 people in Saratoga County in 2018, up 73% from 5,785 jobs in 2001.
- Tourism generated $68.7 million in state and local taxes for Saratoga County in 2018, a significant source of revenue.
- Saratoga Springs is a major tourism destination, with the City Center hosting over 174,000 guests in 2018 who contributed $34.3 million in economic impact.
- Saratoga Race Course is a large driver of tourism, with over 1 million attendees in 2019 generating $705
Spanish Bit Resort, LLC is developing an integrated resort called the Spanish Bit Resort & Casino in Jackpot, Nevada. The resort will include a 600-room hotel, full-scale casino, spa, restaurants, entertainment venues, and an indoor water park. The company has acquired land and secured entitlements to begin construction with an opening planned for Summer 2010. The project aims to take advantage of the underserved gaming market in Jackpot and expects to achieve substantial revenue and market share within five years of opening.
Global Gaming KS, LLC presented to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board on October 28, 2010 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas. They proposed developing the WinSpirit Casino at Exit 19 off I-35 in Sumner County. The presentation outlined Global Gaming's strategic partners, the advantages of the proposed site, and plans for the WinSpirit Casino development including amenities, infrastructure, and construction timelines. Global Gaming believes their experience operating I-35 casinos, financial backing, and management expertise will ensure the success of the project and drive sustainable revenues for Kansas.
lottery response re question from review board re peninsula's timelines exh...krgc
The document is an email from Keith Kocher of the Kansas Lottery providing comments on a timeline exhibit comparing the investment plans of two casino applicants - Kansas Star and WinSpirit. The summary includes:
1) The timelines appear fairly accurate but some clarifications are provided, including minor adjustments to WinSpirit's construction timeline and clarifying dates as maximums.
2) Some of WinSpirit's scheduled investments do not have corresponding dollar amounts in their contract.
3) The term "Tribal Gaming Facility" has a specific definition in WinSpirit's contract relating to location, ownership, and number of gaming devices.
The document compares the two applicants - Global Gaming Solutions and Peninsula Gaming - for a casino license in Sumner County, Kansas. It finds several similarities between the applicants' histories and operations, including their regional presence in Oklahoma/Iowa-Louisiana and target audiences. It also examines the facilities and "sweeteners" offered by each applicant. The document provides details on the existing casinos operated by each company and notes some advantages and disadvantages of both applicants. It considers factors like experience, financial capability, and potential impacts of travel time differences between proposed sites.
20101204 peninsula response to board 1201 questions - description of ad astr...krgc
The document discusses a proposed $1.5 million annual scholarship program called the Kansas All Star Ad Astra Scholarship Program that would be funded by the proposed Kansas Star Casino. The program would provide $100 vouchers for K-12 students, $500 annually for teachers for supplies, and $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors in Sumner County and Mulvane school districts. A local board of education leaders would govern the program and distribute the funds. Based on current enrollment numbers, the $1.5 million fund would exceed the anticipated costs of the program.
This document analyzes the proposed capital construction costs for two casino projects in Sumner County, Kansas - Kansas Star and WinSpirit. It reviews the applicants' proposed scopes of work, develops its own cost models, and compares estimated costs to applicant budgets. For Kansas Star's three-phase project, estimated costs ranged from $161-179 million compared to budgeted costs of $166-175 million. For WinSpirit's two-phase project, the estimated cost was $151 million compared to the $158 million budget. The analysis methodology included reviewing project documentation, developing own cost models for buildings and site work, and evaluating costs by phase and overall.
- The document analyzes the financial suitability of two applicants, Global Gaming Kansas (GGK) and Peninsula Gaming Partners (PGP), for gaming licenses in Kansas.
- It finds that both companies have sufficient liquidity and financing plans to fund their proposed developments, with GGK relying more on equity and PGP using a mix of equity, debt, and contributions from a third-party hotel developer.
- The analysis also projects that PGP will generate significant cash flows that, along with debt financing, should provide ample liquidity to fund an additional phase of development.
Camptown Casino will be located in Frontenac, Kansas. It will include 750 slot machines, 20 table games, a 62-room hotel, and Gilley's Saloon entertainment venue. Phil Ruffin, an experienced casino operator, will personally finance the $84 million project. It is projected to create 300 jobs and attract nearly 1 million visitors annually from Missouri, Kansas, and other nearby states. Camptown aims to open sooner than competing proposals and will donate $50,000 annually to the local school district.
Global Gaming KS, LLC presented to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board in Topeka, Kansas on December 1, 2010. The presentation outlined flaws in the market analysis and estimates of other applicants, discussed Global Gaming's conservative development plans, and emphasized their financial capability, management experience, commitment to the Exit 19 location, and plans to support the Sumner County community. Global Gaming argued they are the best choice for the gaming license.
Will Cummings of Cummings Associates presented gaming revenue projections for south-central Kansas to the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board. The presentation discussed methodology using gravity models and factors such as location, size, and amenities. Projections were provided for two proposed casino sites, estimating market shares and slot machine performance ratings over time as facilities are expanded and competition changes. Location was emphasized as highly important to attracting customers, with visitation and spending found to decline rapidly with increased distance from gaming options.
This document is a response from Cummings Associates to submissions from Global Gaming Solutions regarding revenue projections and the effects of distance on revenues. Cummings disagrees with some of Global Gaming's assertions, such as that the revenue differential between two proposed casino sites is mostly due to attractiveness rather than distance. Cummings also argues that survey data is not an accurate predictor of economic behavior like casino spending. Overall, Cummings believes distance has a larger impact on revenues than Global Gaming suggests, based on Cummings' analysis of casino performance data from multiple markets.
The document discusses two proposed casino projects in Kansas - Kansas Star and WinSpirit. Kansas Star promises to invest $260 million, build amenities sooner including a 100,000 square foot event center and $25 million equestrian complex, and generate more gaming revenue, taxes, and jobs for the state. It argues Kansas Star's management team has more experience building and operating successful casino projects on time and on budget and will spend more on advertising to drive higher revenue. The document positions Kansas Star as the best and most lucrative choice for Kansas.
This document summarizes an economic impact presentation given to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Facilities Review Board on December 1, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas. It discusses the economic impacts of proposed gaming facilities in Sumner County, Kansas from two applicants - Global Gaming and Peninsula Gaming. The presentation covers the scope of work, economic impact approach and models, revenue forecasts, construction impacts, and operating impacts for both proposed facilities through 2016 under different development scenarios. It also discusses adjustments made to gaming revenue estimates and how new gaming spending by Kansans may impact other local businesses. Unique non-gaming amenities like Global's proposed road race course and Peninsula's equestrian center are also mentioned.
Global Gaming KS, LLC presented to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board on their proposal for a gaming facility. They argued that their selected Exit 19 site is clean with infrastructure, has community support, and avoids legal issues. Their planned 260,000 square foot facility with hotel would open fully within 14 months. While an interim facility lacks appeal, their permanent destination-quality development would include restaurants, entertainment, and gaming expansion over time. They believe revenue differences between Exit 19 and 33 sites are negligible and addressed counterarguments.
peninsula plans meet or exceed drainage standardskrgc
The document is a letter from Christopher Young, a civil engineering consultant, to the chairman of the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board regarding a proposed drainage system for a proposed Kansas Star Casino development. Young serves as the City Engineer for Mulvane, Kansas and has reviewed drainage plans submitted by the developer. He concludes that the proposed drainage improvements, including a detention pond facility, will meet or exceed the City of Mulvane's stormwater drainage policy by having outflow rates less than existing conditions for 2-, 5-, 10-, and 100-year storm events.
Dean Macomber summarizes his analysis of Global Gaming's proposal for a race track as a tourism generator. He finds that Global's projections of attracting a "Big Event" with 50,000-100,000 visitors are speculative given the limited number of comparable racing events and competition from existing tracks. Their projections of smaller events generating the remaining 50,000 visitors also seem aggressive. In contrast, an equestrian center like Peninsula proposes could attract equine, entertainment, and convention events more reliably as a tourism generator.
This group of experienced regional casino developers and operators proposes to build Kansas Crossing casino and hotel in southeast Kansas. The development is expected to generate $69 million in initial construction spending, create hundreds of jobs, and generate $10 million annually for state and local governments through taxes. As the largest entertainment venue in the region, Kansas Crossing aims to boost tourism by attracting out-of-state visitors and partnering with local organizations to promote southeast Kansas.
The document analyzes the fiscal impact of two proposed gaming facilities in Kansas. For Global Gaming in Wellington, it estimates annual revenues of $200 million for the state and surpluses for other entities. For Peninsula Gaming in Mulvane, it estimates annual revenues of $289 million for the state and surpluses for other entities except the city of Mulvane which would have a deficit. The analysis also compares the applicants' estimates to the consultant's estimates.
The document argues that the Kansas Star casino contract would maximize revenue for Kansas based on analyses showing it would generate significantly more gaming revenue, tax revenue, and economic benefits than the competing WinSpirit proposal. It asserts Kansas Star would produce over $70 million more in gaming revenue annually by 2016 and nearly 50% more total tax revenue over seven years. Additionally, the document claims Kansas Star would better promote tourism in Kansas by investing more in amenities like a larger hotel and convention center and attracting more out-of-town visitors.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can calm the mind and help prevent worrying thoughts. Meditation lowers stress levels in the body by reducing blood pressure and cortisol levels.
NES Fircroft is a global workforce solutions provider with over 90 years of combined experience. They have 100+ wholly owned offices worldwide, over 1,800 dedicated staff, and provide workforce solutions to over 20,000 contractors. NES Fircroft delivers extensive talent pools, global scale and presence, compliant solutions, and local consultants to meet clients' workforce needs. They are committed to diversity and have won numerous awards for their services.
NES Fircroft is a global workforce solutions provider with over 90 years of combined experience in engineering staffing, operating in over 45 countries with over 1,800 staff and providing contracting, permanent hiring, and managed services. They partner with clients to source technical talent around the world through their extensive database and digital media presence while also providing support services for candidate attraction, mobility, and relocation. NES Fircroft has received numerous awards for their services and strives to promote diversity in their recruiting.
William Shaw is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, and operations across various industries including energy, capital markets, and construction. He has a proven track record of exceeding sales goals and growing revenue. Shaw is also a former world-class alpine ski racer who competed internationally for over a decade.
The document discusses optimizing the performance of sports and recreation assets. It begins with introductions of the speakers and their experience with over $4 billion in sports venues. It then discusses defining performance in terms of cost recovery, programs, economic impact, and health outcomes. The presentation outlines five steps to achieve success: knowing your operational model, innovating for new revenue sources, soliciting guest feedback, recruiting and retaining talent, and reinvesting profits into the community.
PE Fund Investor Presentation ver 7-6-2015Scott Cubberly
Equity Velocity Fund I is a $25 million private equity real estate fund focused on healthcare, retail, and mixed-use properties in secondary and tertiary markets. The fund will target value-add acquisition and development opportunities leveraging the sponsor's expertise, with a goal of 15% investor returns. Investments of $1-8 million will utilize debt financing at 70-75% loan-to-value. The fund is sponsored by Equity Inc., a full-service commercial real estate firm with a track record of successful development, leasing, and property management.
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2. I. Brent Stevens – Chief Executive Officer
I. Peninsula – Our Company, Our Success, Our Performance
II. Elizabeth Tranchina – Vice President of Legal Affairs, Compliance Officer
I. Regulatory Compliance and Responsible Gaming
III. Jonathan Swain – Chief Operating Officer
IV. Todd Gralla – Principal, Populous
I. Equestrian Center
V. Susan Sieger, President, Crossroads Consulting Services
I. Equine Event Center Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis
VI. Greg Schwerdt – President, Schwerdt Design Group
I. Traffic
II. Drainage
III. Utilities
VII. Brent Stevens – Chief Executive Officer
I. Site Plans and Architectural Renderings
6. Founded in 1999 in Iowa
Privately owned
Conservative growth company
Developed three greenfield land based casinos
Operates in two states
Market leading gaming properties
Community partner
7. Be passionate about service
Hiring, training and leadership
Be passionate about quality
Physical spaces, food and entertainment
Be passionate about community
Leadership, volunteerism and sponsorship
9. Isle of Capri
Casinos(2)
Pinnacle
Entertainment(3)
Ameristar
Casinos(3)
Harrah's
Entertainment(3)
Peninsula
Gaming(1)
No. of
Properties……………………….
15 7 8 52 4
LFY Revenue Growth -10% 3% -6% -13% 5%
LTM EBITDA
Margin……………………….
18% 16% 27% 18% 31%
Net Debt / LTM
EBITDA………………….
6.6x 5.8x 4.8x 12.3x 5.2x
Ownership Status…………… Public Public Public Private Private
Credit Rating B/B2 B+/B2 BB/Ba3 B-/Caa3 B+/B1
1) Data as of 6/30/2010. Pro forma for Amelia Belle acquisition.
2) Source: Wells Fargo Securities. Data as of 7/25/10.
3) Source: Wells Fargo Securities. Data as of 6/30/10.
15. Best New Construction Project - 2009
Best Public Improvement Project - 2009
Awarded by Iowa Economic Development
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25. Peninsula Corporate Construction
YWS Architects
Conlon Construction
Schwerdt Design Group
MKEC
TranSystems
Poe & Associates
26. Our Management Team Regulated Experience
(Years)
Regulated Markets
Brent Stevens, CEO 11 Iowa, Louisiana
Michael Luzich, President 25 Nevada, Iowa, Louisiana
Jonathan Swain, COO 22 New Jersey, Nevada, Iowa, Louisiana
Natalie Schramm, CFO 19 Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana
Elizabeth Tranchina,
VP of Legal Affairs,
Compliance Officer
12
Missouri, Nevada, Iowa, Louisiana, Colorado,
Mississippi, Florida
Scott Cooper,
VP and General Manager
30
Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Colorado, West
Virginia, Indiana, New York
Karen Greene, VP of Advertising 12 Nevada, Louisiana, Iowa
27. All operate in a regulated environment
Emphasis on training
Designed to ensure a proper, safe and inviting environment
Voted Iowa’s friendliest staff nine consecutive years
Extensive service training program
28. Recruit top local talent
Transfer experienced management from our facilities
On site gaming and technical school
Peninsula Leadership Institute
Signature management program at all Peninsula
properties
Conducted by local community colleges
Focus on leadership skills and advancement
29. $100 million equity investment from parent company
$145 million debt from combination of the following:
$42 million slot vendor and equipment financing
$130 million credit facility
(existing Wells Fargo credit facility of $58.5 million expanded by $71.5 million)
$50 million add-on to our Senior Notes
Total debt sources of $222 million
Excess funding of $77 million
30. Strong Investor Base:
• T. Rowe Price
• Fidelity
• Mass Mutual
• Principal
• Trans America
Reflected in the price of our publicly traded securities:
• Eaton Vance
• Wells Fargo
• Bank of America
• Northern Trust
Price at Issue
Date
Price Today
8 3/8% Secured Notes $97.7 $106.0
10 3/4% Notes $97.4 $106.9
Reflects the success of delivering our core values:
• Deliver on time and budget
• Predictable and achievable results
• Mackay Shields
• Prudential
• JP Morgan
• Federated
• TCW
32. Vice President of Legal Affairs,
Compliance Officer
Peninsula Gaming
33. GAMING LICENSES & RELATIONSHIPS WITH REGULATORS - OUR MOST
IMPORTANT ASSETS
Long and successful track record
Commitment to ethics
Corporate compliance
Established audit procedures
Ethics Point hotline
EXPERIENCE
130+ years combined experience – CO, IA, IL, LA, MO, MS, NJ, FL,
WV, IN, NY and NV
We understand the challenges in newly established regulatory
jurisdictions
35. Responsible gaming is an integral part of our daily operations
Responsible gaming – compulsive gambling, alcohol
awareness, and underage gaming
Team member training
Promotion of responsible gaming
47. Fast, efficient, experts in field of casino advertising
93 years of Advertising/Design experience for
companies/brands including: MGM Resorts International,
Mirage Resorts, Harrah’s, Bellagio, Beau Rivage, Golden
Nugget, Stations Casinos, Red Rock Casino, Green Valley
Ranch, Sunset Station, GM, Ford, NASCAR, Nickelodeon,
Nordstrom, John Deere, Warner Brothers and Budweiser.
34 years of casino industry experience
48. 60 years of experience in database analysis and slot
performance
Expertise in targeted marketing to stimulate demand
Continuous market performance analysis
50. Recruit top local talent
Transfer experienced management from our facilities
On site gaming and technical school
Peninsula Leadership Institute
Signature management program at all Peninsula
properties
Conducted by local community colleges
Focus on leadership skills and advancement
51. Create a brand that connects
Use proven marketing techniques that stimulate demand
Focus on delivering STAR service
Measure performance – key metrics
Create a destination
53. • World’s leading equestrian & venue design firm
224 Fairgrounds & Expos 84 Arenas
64 Equestrian Centers 73 Racecourses
• World’s largest sports & entertainment design firm
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, Denver, Colorado
54. Tulsa Expo Square
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
Designers of the equestrian & rodeo industry benchmarks
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
57. Why Kansas Star is the optimum Event/Equine venue
• The Kansas Star “Experience” is unique in region
• Designed for Equine, Concert and Trade Shows
• All facilities interconnect to create synergy
• Only comparable is successful South Point in Las Vegas
• Industry’s best design, equipment and arena footings
• Owner understands and has resolved waste issues
• Exceptional Interstate access
• Extensive on-site exhibitor and guest services
• Kansas market is underserved with equine/rodeo venues
59. Market, Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis
for the Kansas Star Equine Event Center
Presentation
October 28, 2010
60. Crossroads Consulting is the Market Leader
Recognized market leader in providing advisory and development planning services to
public and private sector clients
– Conducted more than 300 studies on five continents including projects for
INTRUST Bank Arena, New York Yankees Stadium, Chicago Bears Stadium, Qwest
Center, Meadowlands Sports Complex, San Antonio Spurs, Jacksonville Jaguars,
Singapore Sports Hub and new Egyptian International Equestrian Center in Cairo
Experts in convention, sports and entertainment industry
– Specialized expertise with equestrian-related projects
Unparalleled reputation for providing credible, reliable advice
– Develops business plans that are actionable and executable
61. Purpose of the Study
Estimate the Annual Incremental New Economic and Fiscal Impacts Associated
with the Kansas Star Equine Event Center in Sumner County, Kansas
Spending (Output)
Total direct, indirect,
induced spending
effects generated by
the project
Employment (Jobs)
Number of full and
part-time jobs
supported by the
project
Personal Earnings
Wages and salaries
earned by employees
of businesses
associated with or
impacted by the
project
Tax Revenues (Fiscal)
Sales and use tax
Personal income tax
62. Equine Activities Represent a Significant Market Segment Where
Potential Demand is Not Currently Being Met In Kansas
Opportunity to Capitalize on Unmet Demand
Limited Competition (Supply)
- No existing facility in Kansas can currently host this type and magnitude of event activity
Significant Market Potential
- 2.5 million equine in region
- 783,000 equine involved in shows/competitions
- 80 national and 45 state/regional potential users representing a minimum of 300 events
63. Market Analysis Demonstrates Quantifiable Demand
for the Kansas Star Equine Event Center
26 – 31 events
100 – 120 total usage days
215,700 – 255,150 total attendee days
Target is large, high profile state/regional/national events
Amount and type of usage/event activity drives economic impact
Diverse user base
– Horse shows/competitions, rodeos, concerts/festivals,
trade/consumer shows
64. Estimated Usage/Event Activity Is Achievable and Conservative
21 – 24 projected equine events only represent 8% of the potential market
Surveys with potential users reinforced demand and spending patterns
– In aggregate, survey respondents alone could conservatively account for
85 event days and approximately 95,000 attendee days
– 54% of participants/spectators would stay overnight in hotels
– All overnight stays averaged 3.1 nights
– Average spending per person was $170/day
Other equine event centers host between 30 and 80 equestrian events annually
65. Direct Spending Related To On-Going Operations Is Estimated To
Range From $17.5 Million To $20.5 Million Annually
Sources of Direct Spending
Facility Revenues Inside the Facility
Facility/Stall Rental
Food/Beverage
RV Hookup Rental
$1.4 million to $1.6 million
Attendee Spending Outside the Facility
Hotels/Lodging
Restaurants
Retail/Entertainment
Transportation
$16.1 million to $18.9 million
Average direct spending amount of $80 per person, per day is conservative
relative to survey responses
66. Annual Incremental New Benefits to the State from the
Kansas Star Equine Event Center are Significant
TOTAL EQUINE EVENT CENTER SPENDING (INCLUDING GAMING)
$38.6 MILLION TO $44.6 MILLION
TOTAL EMPLOYMENT
400 TO 470 JOBS
TOTAL SPENDING
$29.1 MILLION TO $34.1 MILLION
USAGE
215,700 TO 255,150 ATTENDEE DAYS
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69. Greg Schwerdt – President, Schwerdt Design Group
Kurt Yowell – Director of Development, MKEC Engineering Consultants
Steve Lackey – Senior Design Engineer, TranSystem
Mike Thompson – Senior Vice President, Poe & Associates
82. We believe the Kansas Star facility achieves all of
the legislative goals in SB 66
83. The Kansas Star begins generating revenue in 2011
Stabilized revenue $226 million
First five years of operation produces gaming tax revenue
totaling $223 million to the State of Kansas
Significant investment in other revenue generators
84. Investment in tourist generator lifts total visitation over three
million annually
300 hotel rooms
Concert/live entertainment center seating 4,200
Due to its amenities, projected to attract 291,000 visits per
year from outside 100 miles
85. Commitment to the local community with $1.5 million
“Ad Astra” scholarship fund
Kansas Star has significant infrastructure development
with large employee payroll dollars to yield substantial
local economic impact
The total amenities will appeal to the widest range of
customers
86. The Most Capital Invested - $260 million
The Soonest - Within 4 Years
Not Contingent - Park City
The Highest Revenue
The Most Tourism - A True Destination Resort
The Best Choice For Kansas