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Nebraska Casinos Collected $89 Million In Income In 2023

Nebraska's first entire year of casino gambling was a triumph in terms of profits collected. Income collected from Lincoln's WarHorse Casino: When it comes to the details of the income collected, Nebraska's 4 racetrack casinos generated almost $8.9 million in income in the last month of 2023, which is the second consecutive record monthly sum. In…

Finance ・ 23 January 2024

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New casino opens with temporary location in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Neb. (News Channel Nebraska) - Harrah's Casino in Columbus just opened a temporary casino on Monday. The floor features 250 slot machines and electronic table games. They will open their permanent location in the first half of 2024. "We opened yesterday at 9 a.m.," Don Ostert said. "It has been very exciting because we have had a steady…

Sports ・ 15 June 2023

The Columbus Telegram

Harrah's temporary casino in Columbus expected to open Monday

According to Caesars Entertainment Regional President Todd Connelly, the transformation of part of Platte County Agricultural Park in Columbus to a casino has been incredible. With the legalization of gambling in Nebraska, there were a limited number of places in the state that could have a casino - one of those was Columbus. Caesars and Columbus…

Land-based ・ 11 June 2023

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Nebraska's two racetrack casinos generate record-breaking $1.55M in gaming taxes in March

In March, Nebraska's two temporary racetrack casinos, WarHorse Lincoln and the Grand Island Casino Resort, saw an increase in the number of visitors they attracted, leading to a record-breaking amount of gaming taxes. The two properties combined to generate nearly $1.55 million in taxes last month. The figure represents t he highest amount recorded…

Law ・ 26 April 2023

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Nebraska's Grand Island Casino looking to add table games to its temporary property

One of Nebraska's casinos is currently pursuing an expansion in its gambling activities. Up to now, bettors have only been able to play slot machines at the state's two racecinos. But that may change soon, as Grand Island Casino Resort is now looking to add table games to its temporary operation at Fonner Park. Vincent Fiala, the casino's general…

Law ・ 09 April 2023

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Caesars unveils details, first renderings of new Harrah's casino in Nebraska

On Thursday, Caesars Entertainment announced updates regarding its forthcoming casino property in Columbus, Nebraska. The Harrah's casino and sportsbook is estimated to span 28000 square feet and feature 500 slot machines and 14 table games along U.S. 81 on the northwest side of the city. Completion is expected in the first half of 2024. The…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

Nebraska Public Media

Caesars releases updated plans for new casino in Columbus

A new casino and sportsbook coming to Columbus is starting to take shape. The Harrah's casino, planned for construction on U.S. 81 northwest of Columbus, will be operated by Caesars Entertainment - the largest casino operator in the country. It will be Caesars first location in Nebraska. Caesars unveiled new plans for the facility that are a little…

Land-based ・ 04 March 2023

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Harrah's Nebraska Casino in Columbus to Begin Construction Work

Harrah's casino in Columbus, Nebraska, received the go-ahead from the state's regulator and the developer is ready to begin construction on the building's framework in the coming weeks. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission green-lighted during its meeting on December 21 the beginning of construction work for the permanent casino that will be…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2023

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Nebraska's second casino to open next week through temporary facility at Grand Island's Fonner Park

Nebraska is inching closer to the opening of its second land-based casino after the Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously approved an operator license for Grand Island Casino Resort and Fonner Park on Wednesday. A temporary property at Grand Island's Fonner Park horse racing track is set to open its doors to the public next week. "This afternoon…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

The Grand Island Independent

Hungry gamblers dropped a lot of coin in opening week at WarHorse Lincoln

MATT OLBERDINGLincoln Journal-Star Nebraska's first week of casino gambling brought in nearly $286000 in taxes for state and local governments. Tom Sage, director of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, said the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln generated $285963 in tax revenue in its first seven days of operation, an amount he called…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

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Nebraska: WarHorse Casino Lincoln targeting Sept. 19 for temporary facility opening; awaits casino license

WarHorse Gaming received Thursday approval from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to begin construction on a temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course that will have up to 300 slot machines. The developer targets an opening in two months. The entity is formed by Ho-Chunk Inc. -the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 17 August 2022

The North Platte Telegraph

Temporary casino in Lincoln could be open in just over 2 months

If all goes as planned, Nebraskans could be taking their first pull of a slot machine handle in just over two months. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday gave WarHorse Gaming and the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association the go-ahead to start work on a temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course that will have…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 July 2022

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Significant step made toward Columbus casino

The planned $75 million project for a Caesar's horse track and casino in Columbus took a major step forward on Friday. At a hearing of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, commission members voted 6-0 in favor of the rules presented that allow casino gambling at Nebraska race tracks. The package now heads to Attorney General Doug Peterson and…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 December 2021

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Nebraska Regulator Is Yet to Draft Casino Regulations

Nebraska voters approved the addition of casino gaming at horse racing venues, but state regulators are yet to draft the rules and regulations under which this type of activity will be conducted. During a Friday meeting of the state Racing and Gaming Commission, the agency's executive director, Tom Sage, said that preparing the casino gambling…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 September 2021

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Caesars to build and operate Harrah's casino and racetrack in Columbus

Caesars Entertainment Inc has been selected to build and operate a Harrah's casino and racetrack in Columbus, Nebraska by Columbus Exposition and Racing (CER). The casino development, worth circa $75m, will feature a new one-mile horse racing surface, a 40000-square-foot-casino and sportsbook with more than 400 slot machines and 20 table games, as…

Land-based ・ 07 July 2021

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Harrah’s to open casino and racetrack in Nebraska

American casino and hotel company, Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), has partnered with Columbus Exposition and Racing in a deal that will see the Reno, Nevada-based firm build and operate a Harrah's branded casino and racetrack in the city of Columbus, Nebraska. The approximately $75 million investment will be located off Highway 81 in the…

Finance ・ 03 July 2021

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Columbus Exposition and Racing Contracts With Caesars Entertainment to Develop Casino and Racetrack in Nebraska

COLUMBUS, Neb., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus Exposition and Racing (CER) and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced CER's selection of Caesars Entertainment to build and operate a Harrah's casino and racetrack in Columbus, Nebraska. "We are excited to welcome Harrah's to Nebraska," said Tom Jackson, Managing Partner of…

Finance ・ 02 July 2021

The Columbus Telegram

CER indicates announcement regarding casino project coming this week

Columbus Exposition and Racing is set to make a major announcement later this week regarding a planned casino project. Two members of the organization declined to say exactly what the announcement entails nor give any other information. But, CER member Tom Jackson indicated to The Telegram back in May that he and the other members would like to…

Travel ・ 29 June 2021