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Nebraska's casinos appear to put a dent in Iowa casino revenue

The launch of state-sanctioned casino gambling in Nebraska appears to be taking a bite out of revenue at two big Council Bluffs casinos, according to the state of Iowa. Revenue is down this year at Ameristar and Horseshoe casinos, two of Iowa's top-grossing casinos, state records show. The American Gaming Association noted this dip in a report on…
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Nebraska's casinos appear to put a dent in Iowa casino revenue
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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…
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Lincoln's WarHorse Casino set to begin next phase of construction
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Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln casino to start phase 2 of construction

Phase 2 of the WarHorse Lincoln construction project, which will double the size of the existing casino, is set to begin next week after building permits were issued and approved. The casino's expansion, which is expected to take about a year, will create 900 gaming positions, including 10 table games, while making improvements to the simulcasting…
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Lincoln casino to start phase 2 of construction
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Nebraska: WarHorse Gaming's temporary Omaha casino set to open its doors in June 2024

WarHorse Gaming announced Tuesday its plans to start construction on its Omaha casino, in Nebraska, in June this year and partially open the new facility in June or July 2024. WarHorse Gaming is an entity formed by Ho-Chunk Inc. -the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska- and the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective…
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Nebraska: WarHorse Gaming's temporary Omaha casino set to open its doors in June 2024
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WarHorse Gaming plans to open Omaha casino in summer 2024

AND JULIE. OKAY, THANK YOU, BILL. AN UPDATE TONIGHT AS OMAHA'S WARHORSE CASINO ANNOUNCES NEW CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND A TIMELINE. YEAH, DON'T EXPECT GAMBLING IN 2023. FIRST PHASE STILL ABOUT A YEAR AWAY. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S BILL SHAMROCK IS ON THE LIVE DESK BILL ROB JULIE WHEN PLANS WERE FIRST ANNOUNCED, WAR HORSE WANTED TO BREAK GROUND IN SPRING…
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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…
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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…
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Nebraska's first casino has already sent nearly $800,000 to property tax relief
Lincoln Journal Star

Decade-old partnership brought casino gambling and horse racing together in Nebraska

The unique partnership that has brought casino gambling to Lincoln and promises to deliver a transformative entertainment complex to the city didn't come together as a sure bet. Leaders from Ho-Chunk, the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association first shared a…
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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.,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nebraska's first casino expected to open Saturday through temporary WarHorse Lincoln property

Nebraska is expected to see its first casino open Saturday morning in Lincoln, pending likely approval by the state gaming commission. A temporary facility at the Lincoln Race Course Thoroughbred track is scheduled to make its debut at 10:30 a.m., with more than 400 slot machines ready to welcome bettors. "We have every expectation that we'll get a…
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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…
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Lincoln Journal Star

Casino gambling may start in a few weeks. Take a look at WarHorse Lincoln's temporary gaming floor

Casino gambling in Nebraska will remain stuck at the gate for a bit longer. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission failed to vote Wednesday on granting the state's first permanent casino license for the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln, instead choosing to extend its provisional license for another 30 days. The provisional license, which was first…
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Casino gambling may start in a few weeks. Take a look at WarHorse Lincoln's temporary gaming floor
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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…
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Watch now: Here's what to know before the first pull of a slot machine in Lincoln
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…
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Nebraska's first casino expected to open Saturday, pending likely OK of license
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Casino rules set to come out next week; vote set for Dec. 17

A year after Nebraska voters approved casino gambling at the state's horse racing tracks, there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel for the tracks hoping to get gaming licenses. Tom Sage, executive director of the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission, said Wednesday that a final draft of casino regulations is set to be released Nov. 12. Sage…
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Casino rules set to come out next week; vote set for Dec. 17
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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…
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Nebraska: WarHorse Casino Lincoln targeting Sept. 19 for temporary facility opening; awaits casino license
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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…
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Warhorse officials hope to set up Lincoln casino in mid-September, delays in Omaha
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…
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Temporary casino in Lincoln could be open in just over 2 months
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Provisional Nebraska permission for Warhorse Gaming LLC

In the American state of Nebraska and WarHorse Gaming LLC has reportedly been granted provisional permission to bring large racetrack-based casinos to the cities of Omaha and Lincoln. According to a Thursday report from the Sioux City Journal newspaper, the consent means that the enterprise of the federally-recognized Winnebago Tribe of…
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Provisional Nebraska permission for Warhorse Gaming LLC
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…
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WarHorse Gaming files applications for casinos in Lincoln and Omaha
Sioux City Journal

Omaha casino eyes summer groundbreaking

OMAHA -- If all goes as planned, gamblers could hit the jackpot as soon as next spring in Omaha. WarHorse Gaming - a subsidiary of Ho-Chunk Inc., the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska - intends to break ground this summer on what it calls a "dynamic casino, racing and entertainment complex" at the current site of…
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Omaha casino eyes summer groundbreaking
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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…
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Ricketts signs off on Nebraska casino rules but first bets are still months away
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Lawmakers pass bill limiting race track casinos

I'M JULIE CORNELL. I'M ROB MCCARTNEY VOTERS APPROVED EXPANDED CASOIN GAMBLING AT HORSE RACING TRACKS OF 2020. TODAY'S BILL ALLOWS THE SIX CURRENT HORSE TRACKS ACROSS THE STATE TO GET IT GOING RHTIG OUT OF THE GATE, BUT IT'S KETV NEWS WATCH 7'S ANDREW OZAKI REPTSOR NEW LIKTHE E ONE PROPOSED AT BELL. DOWNS ARE LEFT IN THE STABLE FOR NOW. CONSTRTIUCON…
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Casino gambling rules near passage in Nebraska Legislature

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - Nebraskans voted to bring casino gambling to horse racetracks in November 2020. With the second-round passage of Sen. Tom Briese's LB 876 by 26-0 vote on Friday, Nebraska is one step closer to casino gaming coming to fruition. "Nebraska said they want it, and it's up to us to ensure it gets done in a timely manner," Briese…
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Casino gambling rules near passage in Nebraska Legislature
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Omaha casino development slowly progressing

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It's a good bet if you're hoping to hit one of the Nebraska casinos soon that you're in for a wait. State officials are still going through the process of establishing rules and regulations needed for those slots to start rolling. But Nebraska's horse racing industry is counting on the casinos to revitalize the sport of kings…
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Omaha casino development slowly progressing
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Nebraska to issue final draft of casino rules on Friday, vote set for Dec. 17

The Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission took into account suggestions from the public and industry in the regulations for casino gambling at the state's horse racing tracks. A public hearing on the proposed rules will also be held at the December 17 meeting. All six horse tracks in Nebraska have announced plans to build casinos; proposals have been…
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Nebraska to issue final draft of casino rules on Friday, vote set for Dec. 17
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Casino startup price in Nebraska: $1 million

Companies that want to open a casino at a Nebraska horse racetrack will have to pony up $1 million for a license. That's one of the requirements of the rules released Friday afternoon by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The 67-page document lays out everything from license applications, to how to handle money, to how to deal with problem…
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The North Platte Telegraph

Nebraska casino rules set to come out next week; vote set for Dec. 17

A year after Nebraska voters approved casino gambling at the state's horse racing tracks, there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel for the tracks hoping to get gaming licenses. Tom Sage, executive director of the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission, said Wednesday that a final draft of casino regulations is set to be released Nov. 12. Sage…
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Nebraska casino rules set to come out next week; vote set for Dec. 17
Nebraska Public Media

With casino gaming approved, regulations and proposals come next

With the strong support Nebraskans gave expanded gambling, the state's horse racing tracks can begin planning casinos. With the last of the ballots still being counted, Lynne McNally of the Horseman's Association was "thrilled, absolutely thrilled" that so many Nebraskans were ready to embrace casino gambling. The state's horse breeders in the…
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