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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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US casinos top $60B in revenue in 2022, their best year ever

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry,…
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Nebraska’s two casinos, both recently opened, contribute $1.34M in state taxes in February

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US casinos top $60 billion in revenue in 2022, with Chicago the 4th largest market

Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry, accounting for more than 80% of its…
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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…
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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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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…
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Proponents of casinos beyond existing six racetracks won Legislature round

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Proponents of allowing casinos at more than the six existing horse-racing tracks in Nebraska scored a victory of sorts last week. They helped block advancement of a bill to delay until 2029 a required market study on the impact of casino gambling, including whether it would have a detrimental or positive…
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Proponents of casinos beyond existing six racetracks won Legislature round
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Proponents of expanding casinos beyond existing six racetracks won a round in the Legislature

LINCOLN - Proponents of allowing casinos at more than the six existing horse-racing tracks in Nebraska scored a victory of sorts last week. They helped block advancement of a bill to delay until 2029 a required market study on the impact of casino gambling, including whether it would have a detrimental or positive financial impact on existing…
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US casino gambling markets see record $60B year in 2022

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry, accounting…
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Lincoln casino generates more than $800,000 in tax revenue in November

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Lincoln WarHorse Casino has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue throughout November. The November gaming tax revenue report from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission shows the new casino generated $809627.78 in tax revenue. Taxes generated are distributed to several entities: In the 10 weeks…
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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…
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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…
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Third lottery within six months to exceed $1billion

Today, the Mega Millions multi-state lottery will soar past an estimated jackpot of $1.1 billion, that's nine zeroes, making this evening's draw one of the largest lottery payouts in history. This marks the third time inside of six months that a lottery draw inside the U.S. has surpassed a billion dollars. In July, one Mega Millions ticket sold in…
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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…
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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…
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Nebraska senator targets ‘skill games’ for taxation, additional property tax relief
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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…
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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…
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Nebraska senator targets 'skill games' for taxation, additional property tax relief
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Record casino revenue comes despite slowdown at end of fiscal year

Iowa casinos took in a record amount of money in the fiscal year that just ended - despite a slowdown in the finals months. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko says pent up demand showed early. "The industry really had a lot of success at the beginning of the fiscal year. So that would have been July through December of 2021. A numbers…
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WinnaVegas Casino Resorts donate more than $20,500 to local charities

SLOAN, Iowa -- WinnaVegas Casino Resort presented four checks, amounting to more than $20500, to local Winnebago and Siouxland organizations. Active in charitable giving, the casino developed a program in which WinnaVegas guests could drop slot tickets into donation boxes placed at various locations in the casino. Guests could also donate change at…
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Central Nebraska's first casino opens in Grand Island

Central Nebraska's first casino received state approval and opened Tuesday, December 27. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission granted Grand Island Casino Resort and Fonner Park a casino operator license and approved operating hours on Wednesday, December 21. There was a scheduled ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday at the temporary casino…
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Sioux City Journal

Local Winnebago, Siouxland organizations get donations from WinnaVegas

SLOAN, Iowa - WinnaVegas Casino Resort presented four checks, amounting to more than $20500, to local Winnebago and Siouxland organizations. Active in charitable giving, the casino developed a program in which WinnaVegas guests could drop slot tickets into donation boxes placed at various locations in the casino. Guests could also donate change at…
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WinnaVegas guests donate more than $20,500 to local organizations

SLOAN, Iowa -- WinnaVegas Casino Resort presented four checks, amounting to more than $20500, to local Winnebago and Siouxland organizations. Active in charitable giving, the casino developed a program in which WinnaVegas guests could drop slot tickets into donation boxes placed at various locations in the casino. Guests could also donate change at…
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Harrah’s Nebraska Plans to Open Temporary Casino in March 2023, Permanent Casino to Open in March 2024

Harrah's Nebraska got an early Christmas gift following the state's nod for the casino operator to begin constructing its temporary and permanent casinos. Caesars Entertainment, Harrah's casino developer, plans to finish construction of the temporary and permanent casinos in March 2023 and March 2024, respectively. On Wednesday, the Nebraska Racing…
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Harrah’s Nebraska Plans to Open Temporary Casino in March 2023, Permanent Casino to Open in March 2024
Sioux City Journal

WinnaVegas guests donated more than $20,500 to local organizations

SLOAN, Iowa -- WinnaVegas Casino Resort presented four checks, amounting to more than $20500, to local Winnebago and Siouxland organizations. Active in charitable giving, the casino developed a program in which WinnaVegas guests could drop slot tickets into donation boxes placed at various locations in the casino. Guests could also donate change at…
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Hundreds attend grand opening for temporary Grand Island Casino Resort facility

More than two years after Nebraska voters approved casino gaming at horse tracks, central Nebraska's first casino is open. Listen to Fonner Park CEO Chris Kotulak's full interview on the Doug & Daddy Show (12/27 show, 8:45 mark) GRAND ISLAND, NE - More than two years after Nebraska voters approved casino gaming at horse tracks, central Nebraska's…
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Grand Island temporary casino open for business

Grand Island Casino and Resort's hatchling is open for business. Tuesday a delegation of community leaders and eager gamblers assembled for the grand opening of the casino's temporary facility in the Fonner Park concourse. After the ribbon cutting, a steady stream of gamblers and curious community members filed through the entrance, IDs checked and…
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Big day for Fonner Park as temporary gaming application approved

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously approved a casino operator license as well as hours of operations for Grand Island Casino Resort and Fonner Park. "This afternoon was very significant for the history of Fonner Park," Fonner Park CEO Chris Kotulak said. Doors will open at the temporary casino on…
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Fonner Park casino company files for gaming license

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Iowa company planning to build a casino at Grand Island's Fonner Park filed for a gaming license on Tuesday. If the application is approved by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, it could mean a temporary casino at Fonner Park as soon as the end of this year. In a press release, Elite Casino Resorts announced…
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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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Ricketts allows casino gaming regulations

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Allowing games of chance was on the ballot in 2020, and now Governor Ricketts has signed off on the regulations to open casino gambling in Nebraska. Lance Morgan with Ho-Chunk Inc. has been preparing for this moment since before the election victory 18 months ago. Morgan says they're more than ready to go. "Adding casino…
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With $53B jackpot, casinos post best year ever

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos won $53 billion in 2021, their best year ever according to figures released Tuesday. The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, released year-end figures showing that in-person gambling continues to be the main source of revenue for the gambling industry,…
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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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Nebraska: Grand Island's temporary casino in Fonner Park slated to open by Christmas

The new temporary casino at Grand Island's Fonner Park, Nebraska, is expected to open ahead of Christmas. Fonner Park CEO Chris Kotulak hopes the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission gives final approval for the operation on December 14. Vince Fiala, who will be the casino's general manager, is also optimistic that the commission will give the…
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Temporary casino in Grand Island might be open by Christmas

Santa Claus is bringing a casino to Grand Island this year. The new temporary casino at Fonner Park is expected to be open by Christmas. Fonner Park Chief Executive Officer Chris Kotulak hopes the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission gives final approval of the casino's operation on Dec. 14. Vince Fiala, who will be the casino's general manager,…
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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…
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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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Indy Gaming: Caesars pulls the plug on its three-year plan to sell a Strip casino

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Virginia: Caesars eyeing temporary Danville casino opening by mid-2023

Gaming and hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment is eyeing the opening of a temporary Danville, Virginia casino in mid-2023. Executives for the company mentioned the plans during a third-quarter earnings call with investors held Tuesday. The opening would come more than a year before the debut of the permanent $650 million Caesars…
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Caesars eyes temporary Danville casino in mid-2023

It looks like Caesars Entertainment may bring a casino to Danville sooner than expected. The company plans to open a temporary casino at Schoolfield the middle of next year - more than a year before Caesars Virginia plans to open its $650 million casino hotel resort in the same spot. Caesars Entertainment executives mentioned the plans three times…
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Iowa: Ponca Tribe breaks ground on expansion of its Prairie Flower Casino in Carter Lake

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska broke ground Monday on the expansion of its Prairie Flower Casino in Carter Lake, Iowa. Construction began on the 60000-square-foot addition during a ceremony that coincided with the 32nd anniversary of the Ponca Restoration Act, which restored the federal government's recognition of the tribe. The addition of this…
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Nebraska: Elite files for Fonner Park casino project license; temporary venue expected by late 2022

The company planning to build a casino at Grand Island's Fonner Park filed for a gaming license on Tuesday, June 28. If approved by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, it could mean a temporary casino at the site by the end of this year. In a press release, Elite Casino Resorts announced that they applied for the license under the name Grand…
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Work finally set to begin on temporary casino in Grand Island

WarHorse Casino will have the racetrack casino market in Nebraska all to itself for a little longer than expected. Grand Island Casino Resort announced Monday that plans to remodel a portion of the Fonner Park clubhouse to house a temporary casino there have been approved, and it plans to start construction immediately. Fonner Park had hoped to…
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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

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Nebraska’s latest gambling-friendly plan gets the nod

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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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First State-Licensed Casino in Nebraska Opens Its Doors

A state-licensed casino has opened for business in Nebraska for the first time in history. The WarHorse Casino Lincoln opened its doors on Saturday morning following a short private ceremony at 10am. More than 100 people lined up outside the property to await the opening. Hundreds more people arrived at the facility throughout the day, eventually…
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Nebraska Gaming Commission approves first Lincoln casino

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - Nebraska's first-ever casino on non-tribal land will open on Saturday. On Friday, the Nebraska Gaming Commission approved WarHorse Casino's gaming application at a hearing on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's east campus. Lincoln's WarHorse Casino will be the first casino in the city to open, despite construction not being…
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Gaming Commission approves Warhorse Casino license

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The first casino in Lincoln, and the state, will open Saturday. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission voted Friday to authorize WarHorse Gaming Lincoln, LLC a license to begin operating. The casino is located at the Lincoln Race Course in southwest Lincoln. The casino that will open Saturday pales in comparison to what it…
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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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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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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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Housing to Healthcare: New Casinos Could Help Winnebago Reservation Grow

In the July heat during a casino groundbreaking in Omaha, Lance Morgan shook hands, said his thank yous, and met with each member of the media in attendance. One at a time, the Ho-Chunk Inc. CEO charmed each person with a joke or two. "I'm a Husker fan and I'm a little annoyed with Iowa Hawkeyes right now," Morgan explained why he wants to bring…
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Temporary casino construction to start after Nebraska State Fair

Construction of a temporary casino at Grand Island's Fonner Park is expected to start in September, following the Nebraska State Fair. Fonner Park Chief Executive Officer Chris Kotulak gave an update to Grand Island Noon Rotary Club Tuesday on the upcoming "Grand Island Casino Resort" planned for the campus, via Elite Casino Resorts. The plan is to…
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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
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Winning lottery jackpot is lucky for some, tragic for others

Dave and Erica Harrig stayed true to their values when they won a lottery jackpot of more than $61 million in 2013. It made all the difference. The couple from Gretna, Nebraska, a community on the outskirts of Omaha where Dave Harrig now is a volunteer firefighter, allowed themselves to buy a new home, some vintage automobiles and a few ocean…
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Winning lottery jackpot is lucky for some, tragic for others
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WarHorse breaks ground on Omaha casino

Gaming News 29 July 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- WarHorse gaming held its second groundbreaking in as many weeks today during an event at Horsemen's Park, the future site of WarHorse Omaha.The event took featured remarks from Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. (parent company of WarHorse Gaming), Garald "Wally" Wollesen, Nebraska Horsemen…
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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
World Casino News

Warhorse Casino begins the construction phase in Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska, is now one step closer to offering casino gambling. The Warhorse Casino project broke ground earlier this week, with the construction process of the $200 million venue now underway. Owned by Warhorse Gaming, an entity of Ho-Chunk Inc. and Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA), the casino should be…
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Warhorse Casino begins the construction phase in Nebraska
News Channel Nebraska

WarHorse breaks ground on Nebraska casino

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska's capital city is one step closer to casino gambling. WarHorse Gaming held a groundbreaking ceremony for WarHorse Casino in Lincoln on Tuesday. The groundbreaking event took place at the future home of the facility, Lincoln Race Course, and included remarks from Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., the…
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WarHorse breaks ground on Nebraska casino
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A look at what forms of gambling are legally available in each US state.Gambling in the US Most of the 50 states in the United States have legalized gambling in some capacity. However, the forms of gambling allowed differ depending on each state's laws. Therefore, here is a guide to which forms of gambling are available in each state according…
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5 casino companies that rake in more than $1B per year

collected revenue data for the largest casino companies in the U.S. to compile this list of casino companies that make over $1 billion annually. See a list of the counties with the highest unemployment rate in Nebraska using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read through the obituaries published today in Scottsbluff Star-Herald…
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5 casino companies that rake in more than $1B per year