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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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Lancaster County Player Hits Over $1.3 Million Jackpot in Pennsylvania Lottery's Online Game

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - A player from Lancaster County is the lucky recipient of a massive online prize worth more than $1.3 million, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery. The hefty prize of $1301286.74 was won by playing the online game, Jackpot Spectacular. Jackpot Spectacular holds the distinction of being the first-ever connect-style internet…

Winnings ・ 16 September 2023

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Lancaster resident wins $1.3 million online PA lottery jackpot

A Lancaster County resident won $1.3 million from playing a Pennsylvania Lottery online game. The player won $1301286.74 playing Jackpot Spectacular, a game that generates random symbols on a player's computer or wireless devices, with prizes awarded when at least three symbols are connected. Winnings are boosted by multiplier and jackpot tokens…

Winnings ・ 15 September 2023

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Online lottery player in central Pa. wins $1.3 million

An online lottery player in central Pa. has won $1.3 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery said it awarded a prize worth $1301286.74 for the online game Jackpot Spectacular, to a player from Lancaster County. "Jackpot Spectacular is the first-ever connect-style internet instant game to offer shared progressive jackpots in two different states,…

Lottery ・ 14 September 2023

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The North Platte Telegraph

Third Nebraska casino pushed gaming receipts up in June

Receipts from gaming taxes rose for the second straight month in Nebraska in July, according to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The amount of taxes collected at WarHorse Lincoln rose to $841714.98 - an increase of nearly $88000 compared with June. Grand Island Casino Resort collected $440895.60 in taxes in July, up from about $414000 in…

Finance ・ 16 August 2023

KLKN-TV

Lincoln's WarHorse Casino set to begin next phase of construction

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - Phase two of the WarHorse Lincoln construction project will begin next week, once all the building permits are approved. Lynne McNally, CEO of the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, said the expansion will double the size of the casino. She said the casino aims to create 900 gaming stations, including…

Finance ・ 02 August 2023

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Match 6 jackpot winner sold in Lancaster store

The winning ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers (1-4-9-23-30-39) to win the $6.6 million jackpot prize. It was sold at Rushi Petroleum LLC in Lancaster. LANCASTER, Pa. - A $6.6 million jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 ticket from Tuesday night's drawing was sold at a Lancaster County retailer, the Lottery announced…

Winnings ・ 27 April 2023

Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska's first casino has already sent nearly $800,000 to property tax relief

LINCOLN - Nebraska's first gambling casino has contributed nearly $800000 to a state property tax relief fund so far, including $597854 during the month of October, a state report indicated Monday. And officials with the WarHorse Casino expect that gaming tax revenues will steadily grow as they begin advertising and marketing the temporary facility…

Finance ・ 17 March 2023

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Omaha WarHorse Casino slowly progressing while Lincoln’s generates thousands

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In just the first week of operation, Nebraska's first casino generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in new tax revenue. The WarHorse Casino in Lincoln opened for business on September 23 and generated $285963 in tax revenue in its first seven days. To many, that number doesn't come as a surprise. "This supports what…

Law ・ 16 January 2023

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Nebraska senator targets ‘skill games’ for taxation, additional property tax relief

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - "Win Big Money" and "Win $15000 Today" read the signs at a small outlet at a strip mall in Kearney, Nebraska. One wall of the mostly barren shop is lined with video machines that are a dead ringer for slot machines that are now being played at Nebraska's first legal casinos in Lincoln and Grand Island. This…

Law ・ 10 January 2023

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Nebraska senator to introduce legislation to tax "skill games" as they expand in the state

A Nebraska state senator, along with the operator of Lincoln's WarHorse casino, are targeting so-called "skill games" to pay the same taxes as slot machines, and to begin contributing to lowering property taxes. State Senator Tom Briese of Albion, who has made property tax relief a top priority, said he will introduce a bill in the Legislature this…

Law ・ 10 January 2023

Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska senator targets 'skill games' for taxation, additional property tax relief

LINCOLN - "Win Big Money" and "Win $15000 Today" read the signs at a small outlet at a strip mall in Kearney, Nebraska. One wall of the mostly barren shop is lined with video machines that are a dead ringer for slot machines that are now being played at Nebraska's first legal casinos in Lincoln and Grand Island. This Kearney spot is not a gambling…

Law ・ 09 January 2023

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October numbers indicate Lincoln casino may be taking slot machine dollars from Iowa

Lincoln's WarHorse Casino followed up a phenomenal first week with an equally solid first full month. According to information released Monday by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, the casino generated just more than $854000 in gaming tax revenue in October. The state's gaming tax is 20% of revenue, which means WarHorse made just north of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 November 2022

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Lincoln, Lancaster County consider how to spend casino revenue

THANK YOU, BILL. WELL, NEBRASKA'S FIRST CASINO MADE MORE THAN $1000000 IN TAX REVENUE IN JUST THE FIRST 38 DAYS ALONE. AND MOST OF THAT WILL GO TO THE STATE'S PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND. BUT LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ALSO EACH GET A $100000 SHARE. ANDREW OZAKI INVESTIGATES HOW THOSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PLAN TO THE MONEY IN JUST FIVE WEEKS. LINCOLN…

Finance ・ 16 November 2022

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

Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska's first casino expected to open Saturday, pending likely OK of license

LINCOLN - Nebraska's first casino is expected to open Saturday morning in the Capital City, pending approval by the state gaming commission. A temporary casino, located at the Lincoln Race Course Thoroughbred track, is scheduled to open at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with more than 400 slot machines ready to go. "We have every expectation that we'll get a…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 September 2022

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WINNERS: Three Lucky PA Treasure Hunt Lottery Players Split $133K Jackpot

Three lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn, splitting the $133000 Pennsylvania Treasure Hunt jackpot from the Sunday, Sept. 11 drawing. Each winning ticket is worth $44333. The winning numbers were: 17-18-24-25-26. The winning tickets were sold at the following locations: Bucks County: Smoker's Express, 813 West Trenton Avenue,…

Winnings ・ 14 September 2022

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Winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Lancaster County

LANCASTER COUNTY (WHTM) - Three winning Treasure Hunt tickets from the Sunday, September 11 drawing will split a jackpot prize of $133000.50. The winning tickets were sold in Bucks, Lancaster, and Lycoming counties. Each jackpot-winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn, 17-18-24-25-26, to win individual prizes of $44333.50, less applicable…

Lottery ・ 12 September 2022

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One of three winning PA Lottery Treasure Hunt tickets sold in Quarryville

For the second time in nearly two weeks, a winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket was sold in Quarryville. At the same Turkey Hill, to boot. It's not as much as the scratch-off lottery ticket worth $1 million from the last week of August, but it's a hit all the same. The Turkey Hill at 265 W. State St. in Quarryville sold one of three winning Treasure…

Lottery ・ 12 September 2022

Huntingdon Daily News

Pa. Lottery congratulates retailer who sold $206.9 million Powerball ticket

Officials from the Pennsylvania Lottery held a special event today at the Sheetz, 205 North Center Ave., New Stanton, which sold the $206.9 million Powerball jackpot-winning ticket for the Wednesday, Aug. 3 drawing. The store receives a $100000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The ticket matched all five white balls drawn, 9-21-56-57-66, and…

Lottery ・ 10 August 2022

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Winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Jackpot worth over $488K sold in Lancaster County

A winning jackpot Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth more than $488000 was sold in Lancaster County. A player purchased the winning ticket at the Turkey Hill at 1612 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster on July 1 for a prize of $488530.50, according to a news release. The winning numbers were 8-9-16-41-42. The store receives a…

Winnings ・ 05 July 2022

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Lottery ticket sold in Lancaster County will split Treasure Hunt jackpot

AND IT IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY. ETH TICKETHOLDER WILL SPLIT A JACKPOT A Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Lancaster County will split a Treasure Hunt jackpot worth $132000.The Pennsylvania Lottery said two tickets matched all five numbers drawn on Sunday to win individual prizes of $66000. The winning numbers are 9-12-16-19-25.One of the tickets was…

Winnings ・ 31 May 2022

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1 of 2 winning Treasure Hunt tickets sold at store near Berks line

One of two winning Treasure Hunt tickets from Sunday's drawing was sold at a store in Denver, Lancaster County, officials said Tuesday. The winners will split a jackpot prize of $132000. Each jackpot-winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn, 9-12-16-19-25, to win individual prizes of $66000, less applicable withholding. The winning tickets…

Winnings ・ 31 May 2022

Lincoln Journal Star

Boys & Girls Club’s Casino Night fundraiser Friday

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lincoln/Lancaster County (BGC) organization will host its annual Casino Night fundraiser Friday, April 22, from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Children's Zoo, 1222 S. 27th St. This year, BGC is celebrating its 15-year anniversary in Lincoln. The fundraiser is the first of many celebrations planned to celebrate the…

Finance ・ 16 April 2022

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PA Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $200,000 sold in Lancaster County [update]

This article has been updated with additional information from a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which operates Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold in Lancaster County for the Monday, Feb. 28 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the Fine Wine &…

Lottery ・ 02 March 2022

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PA Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $200,000 sold in Lancaster County

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold in Lancaster County for the Monday, Feb. 28 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits, 558 Centerville Road, Lancaster, and matched all five balls drawn, 1-8-10-23-32, to win $200000 less withholding. Fine Wine & Good Spirits earned a $500 bonus…

Lottery ・ 01 March 2022

Delco Times

Morgantown casino looks like a winner

For many years people have dreamed of turning the Morgantown area into a popular destination for visitors. The community on the southern tip of Berks County is located at a Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange and is near Lancaster County attractions as well as the Philadelphia suburbs. That means there's a tremendous number of potential visitors. But…

Covid ・ 13 January 2022

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Woman celebrates million-dollar lottery jackpot at Ephrata store where she bought winning ticket

Lillian Hess purchased a Cash 5 with Quick Cash lottery ticket last month at Charlie's Fuel & Deli in Ephrata Borough. Hess was back at the 1634 W. Main St. convenience store Wednesday to celebrate the $1.2 million jackpot she won after all five numbers matched the game's Sept. 18 drawing. The 83-year-old Clay Township mother of eight said she…

Winnings ・ 06 October 2021

KLKN-TV

Casino Night fundraiser event returning in-person

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - Boys & Girls Clubs of Lincoln/Lancaster County (BGC) is kicking off the summer with their annual Casino Night fundraiser. In past years, Casino Night has been one of BGC's most popular events, drawing companies and residents from all over Lincoln for a night of fun. This year's event will be held on Friday, June 4 from 7:00…

Finance ・ 04 June 2021

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Winner, Winner: Biggest Online Casino & PA Lottery Jackpot Wins in July

Top jackpots rolled in across Pennsylvania for lottery players and also slot and online casino players in the month of July. But that's really nothing new. Here's a look at some of the top winners in the regulated PA gaming market last month. The PA Lottery, with online and retailer outlets available, had more than 20 big hits in July. Two winning…

Winnings ・ 07 May 2021

World Casino News

Fonner Park chooses new casino operator

After a five-month selection process, Fonner Park has chosen Iowa-based casino operator Elite Casino Resorts, LLC to operate its planned $100 million Grand Island Casino Resort. The Friday announcement comes after on November 4, 2020, Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved measures giving existing state-licensed horseracing facilities the ability…

Travel ・ 13 April 2021

The Morning Call

Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total nearly $1 billion

Some people swear by them, even if others think they're silly. But this week, everyone might be trying to influence Lady Lucky by carrying some fuzzy dice or a rabbit's foot keychain, or tossing a penny in a wishing well. The reason? Two large lottery jackpots with a combined worth of nearly a billion dollars are up for grabs. The multi-state games…

Lottery ・ 19 January 2021