I live in Wichita, KS and was extremely excited when the Kansas Star first opened. I went frequently and the play time and payouts were great on the slots. Then the ownership changed and I slowly noticed that the money I would bring would not last nowhere near as long and the bonus payouts were ridiculously low. I've tried to go a few times this year and overall my experience was the same...short play and pathetic bonus payouts. In short I hate to not support a business in Kansas but I will NOT support highway robbers. When I get in the mood to play I'll be returning to Oklahoma.
I live in Wichita and used to go to OK all the time. I usually won a Jackpot every year. Not since I started going to Kansas Star. I spend 200 to 400 when I go, and it is frequently gone in about two hours. I never saw slots so tight. I will start going back to OK , at least I get to play for a while.
2015 was a good year at the beginning,since then,its like pulling teeth just to get a bonus,then if you have anything left when you finally hit that forever bonus,it pays squat.2016 is here,its worse,go in with a 100,it takes 50 to 60 dollars before you hit a bonus,if you do.it really has change a 180.I think something is going on down there that authorities don't know about yet.DO YOURSELF A FAVOR.GO TO OKLAHOMA,MORE CHOICES,PLAY LONGER LOOSER SLOTS.
I gamble quite frequently and have never been to a casino so large that is so tight! The players club is a joke especially for table game players. They are understaffed and most dealers move really fast and are rude some smirk when you loose. Finding a waitress to get a drink is almost impossible, a person would be better off getting up walking to the bar and ordering it yourself. It is a nice looking casino but who cares how clean the casino is if they won't payout. Slots are super tight and tables are horrible and overcrowded. Watch the roulette dealers they will swipe winning bets and have trouble with math.
I am from Wichita, Kansas. I frequent the Kansas Star because it is just 10 minutes from my house.
SLOTS: WAY, WAY too tight.
Do I ever win at the slots? Not really. In fact, the majority of other "frequent" slot players who I see when I play have NEVER hit a jackpot since this place opened. If you have the time, it is worth it to drive an additional 30-40 minutes down to Oklahoma if you are interested in winning on slots.
HOTEL: Not bad.
Nice hotel rooms, but they do not have a microwave. I find this strange seeing as how there are several restaurants in this casino--from sandwich and burgers to steaks.
FOOD OPTIONS:
Buffet - Stay AWAY!!! Sometimes it is okay, but other times it is downright awful.
Shark Bar - Excellent burgers. Jalapeno coleslaw, black and blue burger, and fries are very good... Also their pizza is pretty good as well.
Woodfire grille - It is good food. But, for the small portion size and the price... I don't know if it is exactly worth it. When you order a salad, you get a couple leaves, but it looks pretty!
An Pho (Asian Food) - Never ate there, but some of the other players love it.
Deli - I have eaten here a couple of times. It is okay.
CLEANLINESS: Depends on how busy it is.
For some reason, Kansas Star management just simply does NOT staff appropriately for their busy nights. They have been open for a couple of years now, so there is really no excuse. This place can get downright disgusting on Saturday nights. No tissue in stalls and accidents on bathroom floors!!!! Awful...
