Mulvane ? The new Kansas Star Casino is proving to be a winning bet.

The Kansas Lottery says the casino near Mulvane cashed in $3.25 million in gaming revenue through its first eight days of operation.

The casino opened to the public Monday but the figure includes revenue from a controlled demonstration for regulators and five days of “soft openings” for players’ club members.

The Wichita Eagle reports that Monday’s public opening brought in nearly $900,000 in gaming revenue. Keith Kocher, gaming facilities director for the lottery, says that exceeded everyone’s expectations.