INSIGHT UNITED STATES
Transformation Bally’s Kansas City
Stunning
In September 2023, Bally's Kansas City underwent a significant expansion, adding over 35,000
square feet of new gaming and retail space. G3 talks to the casino designers, JCJ Architecture, about
transforming the former Isle of Capri Riverboat into a stunning new, modern casino.
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transformed Bally's Kansas City. From
Bally’s Kansas City, most recently Isle of Capri, was originally Flamingo Hilton when it was launched into the Missouri River in 1996. Over 25 years later and following a US$40m redevelopment project, Bally's Kansas City officially launched its revamped location on September 15, 2023, three years after being acquired by Bally’s Corporation in 2020. Te land-based property’s expansion features over 35,000sq.ft of new gaming and retail space designed by architects, JCJ Architecture.
Missouri has a long history of riverboat gambling. Te Missouri Gaming Commission was established in 1993 to regulate excursion gambling boats. Currently, there are 13 casinos in Missouri, based along its two major waterways, the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Te laws allow for artificial moats or bodies of water, which has created a loose interpretation of what constitutes a riverboat.
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At the launch of the revamped casino, which remained open during construction, Bally's representatives, including Bally's President George Papanier, as well as Pete Ciarrocchi, Founder and Owner of Chickie's and Pete's, among other guests, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Commercial Center Entrance of Bally's KC. Te expansion represents the most significant investment that Bally's Corporation has made in the property since its acquisition.
As part of the expansion, Bally's and JCJ reimagined the casino floor and added new gaming products, including 200 new games and a dedicated high-limit slot area. Te second floor has additional games and provides guests with a more relaxed, comfortable gaming experience. Te new commercial center is also home to Chickie's & Pete's Crabhouse and Sports Bar, with space for Bally's to incorporate dining and retail establishments.
the moment guests arrive, they will be greeted with
enhanced dining and gaming experiences. We are grateful for the collaborative
work of the city and the hundreds of union members who played a critical role in bringing this
expansion to reality over the past two years.”
Michael Donovan,
Bally's Regional Vice President & General Manager - Midwest.
In addition to new dining and amenities, the casino has undergone an extensive aesthetic renovation to its interior and exterior, including the addition of state-of-the-art lighting elements. A series of steel frames and fabric panels illuminate the new façade, lighting up the Kansas City sky. Te renovations also include improved site traffic circulation, upgrading guests' arrival experience. With multiple, available entrances, guests can now easily park and step right into the casino, allowing them to experience all that's new at Bally's Kansas City.
Since Bally's Corporation took ownership of the former Isle of Capri in 2020, the Company has upgraded many amenities, including the addition of 1800 Baccarat Lounge, an Asian-
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