LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- The opening of a new casino near the Kansas speedway could bring big money to northeast Kansas, but the new business could have other consequences for the area as well, officials say.

The doors opened Friday on phase one of the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, with the promise of 1,000 jobs and an estimated economic impact of $220 million, said Greg Kindle, president of the Wyandotte Economic Development Council.

The Unified Government this week reported that the project has so far pumped nearly $60 million into Wyandotte County's design and construction industries, The Lawrence Journal-World (http://bit.ly/zDYrLd) reported.

"I think what it shows is the continued dynamic nature of the Wyandotte County economy and the opportunity for growth," Kindle said, adding that the casino would be a "linchpin for ongoing development near the speedway and Village West."

But as in most areas where casinos open, there's concern about gambling's less desirable consequences, including an anticipated rise in the treatment of gambling addiction.

Duane Olberding, executive director of Professional Treatment Services LLC in Lawrence, said about 1 percent to 2 percent of people who gamble end up with addiction problems. He has no doubt the new casino will attract new entrants into the gambling world.

"They're making a big splash with their opening," Olberding said.

Unlike treatment services available for drug and alcohol addictions, treatment services for gambling addictions may be less well-known.

Joe Stiles, senior pastor at First Southern Baptist Church, told the newspaper he knows where to refer people who need help for substance abuse problems, but he wasn't sure what services existed for those with gambling problems in Lawrence. DCCCA, which provides treatment for drug and alcohol problems, does not have any counselors certified in treating gambling addictions.

Hollywood Casino is the third state-owned facility to open since the Kansas Legislature approved four casinos in 2007. Boot Hill Casino opened in Dodge City in 2009, and the Kansas Star Casino opened last month near Mulvane. The fourth casino spot, in southeast Kansas, hasn't been filled as developers are leery of competition with a fairly new tribal casino just over the border in Oklahoma.

When the project was presented to the Kansas Lottery during the application process, consultants said it would generate $203 million in gambling revenue in its first year of operation. A minimum of 22 percent of the gross revenue will go to the state, while an additional 5 percent will go to Wyandotte County government and a fund to combat compulsive gambling.

The casino project covered 245,000 square feet of construction, including the 95,000 square feet on the casino floor. The casino has 40 table games, plus 12 poker tables, providing room for 2,000 gaming players, as well as 2,000 electronic machines and four restaurants.

Sheldon said work continues to find a hotel partner for the development's second phase.