Overview
Constitutional Authority
Charitable Raffles: Authorized by Kansas Constitutional Amendment in 2014
Charitable Bingo: Authorized by Kansas Constitutional Amendment in 1974
State Lottery: Authorized by Kansas Constitutional Amendment in 1986
Pari-mutuel Wagering: Authorized by Kansas Constitutional Amendment in 1986
Tribal Gaming: Authorized by Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988
Statutory Authority Raffle
Amendment SCR 1618: (Charitable Raffles)
Bingo Act: (Charitable Bingo)
Kansas Lottery Act: (Traditional lottery games)
Kansas Expanded Lottery Act: (State owned casinos)
Parimutuel Racing Act: (Horse and Dog Tracks – None Currently in Operation)
Tribal Gaming Oversight Act: (Tribal Casinos)
Oversight Agencies
Kansas Department of Revenue: Regulates raffles conducted by bona-fide, licensed, non-profit organizations.
Kansas Department of Revenue: Regulates bingo conducted by bona-fide, licensed, non-profit organizations.
Kansas Lottery Commission: Administers traditional lottery games, owns and operates state casino games.
Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board: Created to select lottery gaming facility managers.
Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission: Regulates state owned casinos and licensed pari-mutuel racetracks in Kansas.
Kansas State Gaming Agency: Oversees Tribal Gaming operations in Kansas.
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission is the agency empowered by the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act and Pari-mutuel Racing Act to regulate expanded gaming and pari-mutuel racing in Kansas. It is made up of a board of 5 commissioners that meet monthly to conduct regulatory business for gaming in Kansas. The day to day operations of the agency are run by an executive director and staff. KRGC meetings are open to the public and agendas and minutes are posted regularly online. Commission oversees a number of regulatory duties including audit/electronic security, surveillance & security, licensing and responsible gambling. In addition, the KRGC serves as the coordinating agency for illegal gambling in Kansas.
Contact Us
Address: 700 SW Harrison Suite 500,
Topeka KS, 66603
Phone: (785)-296-5800
Email: krgc@ks.gov
