Kan. Stat. § 74-8742
The executive director shall submit the proposed racetrack gaming facility management contract to the commission for the commission's approval. Upon approval of the Kansas lottery commission, the executive director shall submit such contract to the Kansas racing and gaming commission for approval. The Kansas racing and gaming commission shall conduct such background investigations of the proposed racetrack gaming facility manager, and its officers, directors, employees, owners, agents and contractors, as determined in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Kansas racing and gaming commission. Upon completion of such investigations and approval of the background of the proposed racetrack gaming facility manager, and its officers, directors, employees, owners, agents and contractors, the Kansas racing and gaming commission shall vote to approve or reject the contract in whole. If the Kansas racing and gaming commission rejects the contract, the Kansas racing and gaming commission shall notify the executive director of the lottery and make recommendations regarding negotiation of the contract. The executive director may then resume negotiations with the proposed racetrack gaming facility manager.
K.S.A. 74-8742