While the WarHorse Lincoln casino is set to add sports betting next month, the Grand Island casino will add craps, roulette and blackjack tables, additional slot machines and other amenities later in the summer. The two casinos are planning expansions soon. While the Lincoln casino has generated nearly $6.2 million in taxes since it opened in late September, the Grand Island Casino has contributed nearly $2.2 million in taxes since it opened in late December.

Nebraska levies a casino tax of 20% of the gross revenue, which suggests that the two casinos combined to make under $7 million before expenses in April, which was over $700,000 less than in March. The WarHorse Casino in Lincoln and the Grand Island Casino Resort combined to pay just short of $1.4 million in gaming taxes in April, which was the state's casino industry's second-highest month ever. Before that in March, the two casinos paid a whopping $1.55 million in taxes. Harrah's Columbus, NE Racing & Casino ApTemporary casinos bring in millions of dollars in taxesĮarlier this month, the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission released figures that highlight the income generated from the temporary casinos in the state. While we're putting the finishing touches on our temporary facility, 👷 our permanent location is starting to take shape! 🏗️ We're excited to bring even MORE excitement next year for the Columbus community! /J1koytF3SV The property will continue to feature the 1-mile thoroughbred track, which is the longest one in the state.

It will house over 500 slot machines, 14 table games, and a sportsbook along US Highway 81 on the northwest side of the city. The permanent 28,000-square-foot Harrah's Columbus, which will be the first Caesars destination in Nebraska, is set to open in the first half of 2024. Harrah's Columbus, NE Racing & Casino May 8, 2023 Here's another sneak peek of our temporary facility that will be opening in the late spring! 👀 Any guesses on what this area is going to be? #nebraska #casino #columbuscasino #fun #entertainment /AKS元mfvMB The transitory venue, to be run by Caesars Entertainment, will begin operating on June 12.ĭon Ostert, general manager for Harrah’s Columbus Racing and Casino, noted that the casino will be open from 9 am to 1 am daily and will have 250 slot machines along with electronic table games. The temporary casino will join transitory gaming venues in Lincoln and Grand Island, which have now been operating for several months. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has now approved a gaming license for a temporary casino at Ag Park in Columbus. Nebraska's third racetrack casino is set to start welcoming guests in a month.

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