Venues & Destinations

Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center Naming Rights Extended to 2036

2/18/2021

Boot Hill Casino & Resort and VenuWorks of Dodge City have agreed to a ten-year extension of the naming rights for the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center, a 6,800 square foot meeting and entertainment space. The original agreement, signed in 2016, provided for a ten-year partnership. The new agreement extends the partnership an additional ten years to the year 2036.

The long-term agreement also includes partnership and promotion opportunities to draw tourists to the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center space in Dodge City, Kansas for special events and entertainment.

“VenuWorks of Dodge City is enthusiastic about the opportunities that extending our relationship with Boot Hill Casino & Resort will bring to both Ford County and Dodge City. By combining our efforts, we can extend our reach to help bring more events, conferences, and shows to western Kansas. This enhances the quality of life for our community and ultimately helps all of our local businesses and other attractions thrive,” said Chris Ragland, Executive Director of VenuWorks of Dodge City. VenuWorks is the management company of the United Wireless Arena and the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center, and are celebrating their 10th year in business in Dodge City in 2021.

“Boot Hill Casino & Resort is happy to demonstrate our continued, long-term commitment to Dodge City and Ford County by extending the naming rights contract with VenuWorks of Dodge City. By uniting with Dodge City, Ford County and VenuWorks of Dodge City, we will continue to bring quality entertainment and special events to our community well into the future,” said Diane Giardine, General Manager of Boot Hill Casino & Resort.

Clark Stewart, President & CEO of Butler National, the parent company of Boot Hill Casino & Resort, added “Boot Hill Casino & Resort is pleased to extend this partnership with VenuWorks of Dodge City and the owners of the building, City of Dodge City and Ford County. By working together, we will continue to make Dodge City and Ford County a top tourist destination in Western Kansas.”

“The partnership between VenuWorks and Boot Hill Casino and Resort has flourished since the signing in 2016. It is an integral piece to meeting the special events center's intended goal in bringing top-tier entertainment to Southwest Kansas, along with the City's core purpose in making Dodge City the best place to be. After just five years, extending the agreement is proof that this partnership is working, and we cannot wait to see what they will continue to bring to the community for the next 15 years,” adds Nick Hernandez, City Manager of City of Dodge City.

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About Boot Hill Casino & Resort
Boot Hill Casino & Resort features over 400 electronic gaming machines, 16 table games, and a 150- seat casual dining restaurant known as Firesides at Boot Hill.

Phase I of the $90 million project opened in December 2009. Phase II was completed in August 2012 which included an additional 200 electronic gaming machines. Boot Hill Casino & Resort is managed by BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary of Butler National Service Corporation, a Kansas corporation. The lottery facility games at Boot Hill Casino & Resort are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission provides regulatory oversight for the casino. For more information about Boot Hill Casino & Resort, please visit us at www.boothillcasino.com, or call us at 1.877.906.0777.

Boot Hill Casino & Resort supports responsible gambling practices. All games are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery. ©2021 BHCMC, LLC. Gambling Problem? Getting help is your best bet. Call 1.800.522.4700 or visit www.ksgamblinghelp.com. Any promotions are not valid to persons banned from the casino or persons in the Kansas Voluntary Exclusion program. Must be 21 to enter.

About VenuWorks of Dodge City, United Wireless Arena and the Boot Hill Casino Conference Center
VenuWorks is America’s emerging leader in venue management, providing customized solutions for arenas, theatres and convention centers throughout the country, with management services that include operations, catering, concessions, along with the booking and marketing of sports and entertainment events.

United Wireless Arena and the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center are Southwest Kansas’ premier location for sports, entertainment, and conferences. United Wireless Arena and the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center operate within the highly competitive conference, entertainment, and meeting industry.

Located in Dodge City, Kansas, United Wireless Arena and Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center opened to the public on February 17, 2011. The facility has seen a wide variety of major touring shows and increased meeting/conferences in its 10 years of operation. With the guidance of the City of Dodge City and Ford County, the venue has become a formidable competitor as a regional destination with a reputation of first-class quality service and high value in the products delivered. VenuWorks is continuously exploring opportunities to meet the needs of all clients in a competitive environment. With a dedicated staff of professionals whom are empowered to make every event the best possible experience for all of the venue guests, United Wireless Arena and the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center are positioned to maintain current clients and attract new ones for years to come.


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