Seventh Street Casino is one of those beautiful, well-run casinos. Located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, it was founded by the legendary, casino magnate, Richard M. Thaler, in 1977. When he opened the first casino in Kansas City, Thaler was given $2 million to buy land and build a casino. He used his winnings from the casino to purchase seven acres on the banks of the Missouri River in the heart of Kansas City.
The city of Kansas City was founded in 1854 and, as the city grew, there were a lot of people looking to gamble. The town was built so that the people who owned the land could gamble. The city of Kansas City has grown so much in the decades since the Thalers opened their doors, in fact, that it was a destination for gamblers from all over the country.
Seven acres in Kansas City has now turned into a massive casino. Not too long ago, it was a very expensive venture to open up a casino in the heart of the city. The city of Kansas City was founded in 1854 and, as the city grew, there were a lot of people looking to gamble.