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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…

Industry ・ 09 March 2023

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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.,…

Law ・ 13 December 2022

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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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

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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…

Law ・ 26 September 2022

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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

Lincoln Journal Star

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 September 2022

Nebraska Public Media

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 August 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

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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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 July 2022

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Ground Broken On WarHorse Casino In Southwest Lincoln

Lincoln residents are one step closer to being able to play games of chance and wager on sports. Ground was broken Tuesday morning on the WarHorse Casino at Lincoln Race Course. Lance Morgan is president and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc, the parent company of the casino, and says they expect to invest $300 million in the project. "We're going to create 900…

Sports ・ 12 July 2022

World Casino News

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 June 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

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Little Village Magazine

Cedar Rapids' chance for a casino will be blocked by surprise amendment to gambling bill

Cedar Rapids' latest attempt to add a downtown casino encountered an unexpected problem on Monday, when the Iowa Legislature approved a bill with an amendment that prohibits the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) from issuing any new casino licenses before June 30, 2024. "This is incredibly unfair," Cedar Rapids Democrat Rep. Kirsten…

Law ・ 25 May 2022

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Nebraska Gov. greenlights casino rules; regulator to begin taking applications in early June

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed off rules to allow casino gambling in the Cornhusker State, local media reports. The regulations were greenlighted on Wednesday, and are set to come into effect today, opening the window for potential casino operators to apply for licenses. While the move is a significant step toward casino gaming launching in…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 May 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

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Nebraska Governor Signs Bill for New Casino Regulations

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has opened the door to casino gaming in the state. He signed new rules into law on Wednesday, but it will take some time before casinos can actually open for business. The regulations will come into effect from Monday next week, moving the state one step closer to casino operators applying for licenses. fee structure…

Politics ・ 13 May 2022

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Sioux City Journal

Blackbird Bend nearly doubling amount of games at Walthill casino with new building

WALTHILL, Neb. -- Before the year is up, the Lucky 77 Casino will be operating in a brand new building in Walthill. That's according to a press release from the Blackbird Bend Corporation that announced there will be a Thursday afternoon groundbreaking on the new $1.6 million site at 203 Main St. "This is an exciting, long-awaited project," Chief…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 April 2022

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Nebraska bill to restrict new racinos advances; temporary casino in Grand Island might open by October

A measure seeking to impose restrictions on new racinos in Nebraska is gaining momentum. State senators advanced Legislative Bill 876 to final reading on Monday. LB 876 would require the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to hold up proposals for new racetracks and casinos until socio-economic impact and statewide market conditions studies are…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 April 2022

Casino Guru

Nebraska Debates Casinos Feasibility Outside of Racinos

Nebraska is trying to clear up the air and decide on a course of action insofar as to what the best way to introduce casinos to the state is. After the November 2020 vote which was backed with overwhelming support by voters to allow casino-style gambling and sports betting at existing racinos, more debates have followed to try and determine how…

Sports ・ 09 March 2022

The Columbus Telegram

'Once in a generation': Columbus casino project begins to take shape

When City Administrator Tara Vasicek talked about the many good projects coming to Columbus, she had a long list of reasons why that's the case. These happenings include the Columbus Community Building - which Vasicek can see through her office windows - the Columbus Fieldhouse, downtown improvements, new housing additions and what may be…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 February 2022

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OTHER VOICES: Nebraska has sensible rules for its casinos, new racetracks

Casino gambling in Nebraska took a giant step forward earlier this month when the state Racing and Gaming commission unanimously voted to approve rules for casinos at the state's horse racetracks. It took the commission and its staff more than a year to create the 67 pages of rules and regulations that are the historic first step toward the…

Law ・ 29 December 2021

The Columbus Telegram

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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Estimates on Nebraska casino revenue 'are all over the place'

New industry estimates show that casino gambling could give Nebraskans significantly more property tax relief than advocates touted during last year's successful campaign to legalize expanded gambling. One source put the amount at about $63 million annually from casinos planned at the state's six existing horse tracks. Another projects it at closer…

Finance ・ 13 December 2021

Review Journal

More states considering casino gambling expansion

It's no wonder why states across the nation are in various stages of introducing some form of gaming to their citizens. The American Gaming Association last week reported that commercial gaming revenue hit a quarterly record for the months of July, August and September and that revenue is on a record pace for 2021. The AGA said that with $38.67…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 November 2021

Norfolk Daily News

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 November 2021

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 04 November 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

US Gambling Sites

Nebraska Governor Signs Commerical Gambling Bill Into Law

A commercial casino gambling bill has been signed into law this week in Nebraska. Governor Pete Ricketts signature was all that remained in the way of the bill moving forward. The measure allows retail sports betting at pari-mutuel race tracks as well as casino style gaming at the venues. It took quite some time for the gambling bill LB561 to…

Politics ・ 28 May 2021

The Gazette

Another Linn County gambling vote, but gaming has changed

Given all the talk this week about a Linn County gambling referendum this fall, I tried this past week to get in touch with Jonathan Swain. He's president of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, the casino company leading a group of investors that holds all the cards when it comes to the possibility of a casino, someday, in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 May 2021

ABC News

Jackpot! Expansion of gambling in the US wins big at polls

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The U.S. gambling industry won big at the polls Tuesday, with three states authorizing legal sports betting and three others either approving or expanding casino gambling. Maryland, South Dakota and Louisiana approved sports betting. That sets up a situation in which by the end of next year more than half the country could…

Winnings ・ 08 May 2021

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 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

Yogonet

Fonner Park awaits creation of Nebraska gaming commission to hire casino operator

onner Park is not able to bring gambling to Grand Island until Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts establishes a Gaming Commission and the rules and regulations are finalized by the commission, said Fonner CEO Chris Kotulak. However, while they wait for that to happen, racetrack officials are talking with companies that might run a gaming operation there…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 January 2021