Lincoln racetrack site of temporary casino with 300 slots

Related

Yogonet

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

Yogonet

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 ・ 04 March 2023

Yogonet

Nebraska: Warhorse Casino in Lincoln breaks ground; temporary facility expected in September

WarHorse Gaming broke ground at the Lincoln Racecourse in Nebraska on Tuesday. The ceremony marks the beginning of an 18-month construction phase for the upcoming WarHorse Casino Lincoln, and follows the reception of provisional licensing last month. WarHorse Gaming is an entity formed by Ho-Chunk Inc. -the economic development arm of the Winnebago…

Travel ・ 25 November 2022

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 ・ 15 November 2022

Wild Casino

$5,000 Welcome Bonus

Deposit bonuses are optional and must be requested by the player when making a deposit. For example, use Promo Code WILD1 to a 100% Casino bonus. Your bonus request will be assessed and, if your account is eligible for the bonus, it will be added to your account immediately.

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

Yogonet

Nebraska debuts its first casino with temporary WarHorse Casino opening in Lincoln

It's official: Nebraska's first casino has now opened its doors to the public. WarHorse Casino made state history on Saturday, marking the first pull of a slot machine in Lincoln. The grand opening ceremony drew hundreds of gaming enthusiasts, seeking to try their luck at the brand new property. The casino opened its door to the public at 10 a.m.,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 September 2022

Lincoln Journal Star

Watch now: Here's what to know before the first pull of a slot machine in Lincoln

The dawn of casino gambling in Nebraska is fast approaching. If the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission votes as expected at its meeting on Friday to grant a permanent gaming license to WarHorse Gaming, the company plans to open its temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course the next day. Lynne McNally, CEO of the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 September 2022

Lincoln Journal Star

Here's what to know before the first pull of a slot machine in Lincoln

The dawn of casino gambling in Nebraska is fast approaching. If the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission votes as expected at its meeting on Friday to grant a permanent gaming license to WarHorse Gaming, the company plans to open its temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course the next day. Lynne McNally, CEO of the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

RELATED LOCATION

Country

USA

State

Nebraska

KETV

Lincoln WarHorse Casino: 'We'll be ready to open September 19'

DOWN A BIT THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT. BILL: BILL, THANK YOU. THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR NEBRASKA'S FIRST CASINO SLOTS TO BEGIN OPERATIONS. JULIE: WARHORSE CASINO IS SLATED TO OPEN IT'S TEMPORARY FACILITY IN LINCOLN IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS. IT WILL HAVE MORE THAN 400 SLOT MACHINES. BILL: KETV NEWSWATCH 7'S ANDREW OZAKI HAS THE FIRST LOOK INSIDE AND…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

Gambling News

Temporary Casino in Grand Island’s Fonner Park to Open in November

A temporary casino is about to open at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, which will be operational for a couple of years until a permanent integrated casino resort is build around the current race track. Elite Casino Resorts has announced that it will start construction of a temporary casino around the Fonner Park racetrack after the Nebraska…

Travel ・ 22 August 2022

Yogonet

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

KOLN

Warhorse officials hope to set up Lincoln casino in mid-September, delays in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Slot machines in Lincoln could start spinning in about a month. Warhorse Casino officials are hoping to set up around 400 slot machines around mid-September for a temporary setup while construction continues. But things won't happen as fast. Casino gambling in Omaha will have to wait until Q Street grows wider. Right now, Q…

Industry ・ 12 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

Lincoln Journal Star

WarHorse Gaming files applications for casinos in Lincoln and Omaha

That was the sentiment expressed by Dennis Lee, chairman of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, which on Thursday approved the fee structure for gaming licenses, the final step necessary to allow prospective casino operators to file applications. And at least one casino operator wasted no time in getting started. WarHorse Gaming, an entity…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 June 2022

Sioux City Journal

Ricketts signs off on Nebraska casino rules but first bets are still months away

LINCOLN -- Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed off on rules to allow casino gaming in Nebraska, but residents are still a ways off from feeding slot machines. The regulations approved this week and set to go into effect Monday open the window for potential casino operators to apply for licenses some 18 months after voters approved expanded gambling at…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 May 2022