Penn National wants local support
18 Jun 2008
"Richard Klemp, vice president for government relations for Penn National, told council members that his company paid a $25 million privilege fee to the state of Kansas on June 4 for its planned casino in Cherokee County.
"...The company's Hollywood Casino is to be built a few miles south of Galena, near Interstate 44. Klemp said the company is starting with a $125 million investment in the casino, with an additional $100 million worth of projects planned in future years..."