Fanatics Sportsbook – Ameristar Casino (Kansas City, MO)
Location and Background
- Address: 3200 North Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, MO 64161
- Opened: December 1, 2025, following Missouri’s legalization and retail rollout of sports betting
- Venue Integration: Dedicated retail sportsbook footprint on the casino floor with a large LED video wall and lounge seating adjacent to gaming areas
- Phone: (816) 414‑7000 (Ameristar Casino main line)
- Operator: Fanatics Sportsbook operating at Ameristar under Boyd Gaming’s license (not BetMGM).
Facilities and Features
Overview: The sportsbook was built as a social, high‑visibility destination for live sports and wagering. Key features include staffed betting windows, multiple self‑service kiosks, a giant LED video wall, and a cluster of TV monitors for simultaneous game viewing.
- Betting infrastructure: Three staffed windows and 12 self‑service kiosks for quick wagers and cashouts.
- Viewing experience: One giant LED video wall plus 10+ TV monitors and lounge seating for groups and watch parties.
- Bet types: Moneyline, spreads, totals, parlays, futures, and player/team props; mobile wagering launched statewide via the operator’s app under the casino’s license.
- Loyalty integration: FanCash / operator rewards program offering bet‑linked incentives and retail redemption options.
Dining and Entertainment
Ameristar’s existing restaurants and bars support the sportsbook crowd with casual and full‑service dining options. The property schedules event programming and live entertainment around marquee sports weekends to drive foot traffic and extend dwell time in the sportsbook area.
Hours of Operation
Typical hours reported at opening:
- Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. CT
- Friday–Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. CT
Kiosks: Available for extended convenience outside staffed hours; hours may expand for Chiefs games and playoff events.
Promotions and Rewards
Launch promotions included welcome offers, app sign‑up bonuses, and FanCash incentives redeemable across the operator’s ecosystem. Expect event‑driven boosts for NFL, March Madness, and other major sports windows.
Risks and Considerations
- Regulatory constraints: Missouri rules govern promotional mechanics and geofencing for mobile wagering; verify compliance for collegiate markets and special promos.
- Event hours: Retail hours can change for marquee events; confirm before planning group events or publishing schedules.
Summary
Ameristar Casino Kansas City’s retail sportsbook opened in December 2025 as a modern, kiosk‑enabled venue anchored by a large LED wall and lounge seating. It launched under Fanatics Sportsbook in partnership with Boyd Gaming and has quickly become a focal point for NFL and major‑event wagering in the Kansas City market.