MULVANE (AP) – The Kansas Star Casino is looking for 300 more workers as it begins a second phase of expansion.

Officials of the casino south of Mulvane say most of the new employees will work in the food and beverage areas. The hirings are expected to begin this summer.

A temporary casino in an equestrian arena opened in December. The permanent casino is scheduled to open by the end of the year.

The Wichita Eagle reports the next phase of expansion will include a permanent gaming area, as well as a hotel and space for restaurants and bars.

Iowa-based Peninsula Gaming is building and managing the casino for the state of Kansas. On Friday, Peninsula reported that the casino recorded $50.3 million in net revenue in its first full
quarter.