Topeka ? The potential glitz of buzzing slot machines was drowned out by the recession Wednesday as state officials heard proposals from companies that want to operate state-owned casinos in Kansas.

The Kansas Lottery Commission is negotiating contracts with two applicants that want to run a casino in Wyandotte County and three looking at a casino in Sumner County. Their plans come after the companies originally awarded the contracts walked away last year, blaming the tanking economy.

The new applicants are offering less talk about amenities — though they still plan lavish hotels and casinos — and more assurance that they have the money to move forward.

Of the 13 states with commercial casinos, Kansas is the only state with state-owned casinos. Under a 2007 state law, four counties can have one casino each. The only casino being built is in Dodge City, and it’s scheduled to open in November.

Plans fell apart last year when a partnership between Kansas Speedway and Baltimore-based Cordish Co. pulled its $700 million proposal for Wyandotte County. Las Vegas-based Harrah’s Entertainment walked away from its $535 million plan.

Fewer proposals have been submitted this year and all call for building in phases, unlike last year. Also new this year: less talk about the glitzy appeal of casinos.

The Speedway partnership offered a new proposal for Wyandotte County that includes a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino overlooking the speedway’s No. 2 turn. The $521 million plan calls for a casino with 3,000 slots to be built first, followed by a 300-room hotel.

The plan includes commitments for a second NASCAR Sprint Cup race, construction of a road course in the infield, and hosting of Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car races. It also offers $306 million in various expansions — but only when the partnership decides that market conditions are right, said Speedway president Jeff Boerger.

Penn National Gaming Inc., of Wyomissing, Pa., also wants to build in Wyandotte County. Its plan would spend $539 million to build a Hollywood-theme casino with 3,000 slots and a hotel with as many as 500 rooms.

Three bidders have plans for Sumner County south of Wichita.