Casino
March 14, 2023
Ho-Chunk and Warhorse Staff Receive Extensive Human-Trafficking Training
The National Human Trafficking Hotline reports at least 200 cases of human trafficking in the state alone, and there are suspected to be hundreds more than go undetected. Some of the victims of human trafficking are sent to casinos, which is precisely why the Lincoln Warhorse Casino and its parent company, Ho-Chunk, are going through […]
Casino
March 6, 2023
Caesars Shared Visualizations of Its Upcoming Casino in Nebraska
Gambling giant Caesars Entertainment is preparing to foray into Nebraska with a new Harrah’s casino. The company, which announced its plans in 2021, has now shared an official visualization of the property. The Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino will mark Caesars’ entry in the state. It is made possible by the company’s agreement with […]
Industry
February 17, 2023
Nebraska Casinos Yet to Impact Charitable Gambling
Nebraska is trying out casino gaming, which people believed would hurt charitable gambling initiatives. Luckily, this doesn’t seem to be the case, at least as of now, Nebraska Examiner reported. Charitable gambling verticals gained a new competitor in September when Nebraska’s first legal casino, the WarHorse Casino, opened its doors. The venue is currently operating […]
Industry
January 11, 2023
New Bill Could Legalize College Football Sports Betting in Nebraska
While some are fearful of expanding the state’s gambling scene, others try to calm the waters by looking to the positives – improving consistency and tax revenue. Limited College Football Sports Betting According to the bill, sports betting on matches that involve the football teams of home universities and colleges would become legal. There is […]
Industry
January 10, 2023
Nebraska Seeks to Tax Skill Games
Nebraska has seen the number of skill game machines skyrocket in recent years. While similar to slots, skill games are actually a competitor to traditional casino games and are quickly growing in popularity among the locals. Skill Games – a Popular Form of Entertainment in Nebraska Slots are now legal in the state but this […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
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. Harrah’s Casino to Open in 2024 The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission green-lighted during its meeting on December 21 the beginning of construction work for the permanent […]
Legal
October 24, 2022
Nebraska Gaming Regulator Approves Sports Betting Rules
Nebraska is inching closer to making sports betting a reality in the Cornhusker State. While there are still a few more steps to go, all signs point to a successful launch in the coming months. Initial plans are for a relatively limited rollout but legislation isn’t set in stone. Few Questions Remaining Sports betting rules […]
Casino
October 18, 2022
WarHorse Lincoln Generates Almost $286K Tax in First Week
Nebraskans are seemingly enjoying the new casino industry in the state, and if the latest figures are anything to go by, licensed operators should be happy to join in as soon as possible. This is all good news, however, thanks to some provisions in the casino legislation, it might be a bit too early to […]
Industry
September 22, 2022
Nebraska’s Regulator Introduces a Self-Exclusion Scheme
Nebraska’s Racing and Gaming Commission has unveiled a new self-exclusion scheme for gamblers in the state. Players in the State can join the regulator’s new program to limit their access to games of chance. Nebraska Introduces a Self-Exclusion Program Players who sign up for the commission’s program will be able to willingly exclude themselves from […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
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. The Temporary Casino to Open in November 2022 Elite Casino Resorts has announced that it will start construction of […]
