Nebraska

March 9, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Nebraska

A new bill is under consideration in Nebraska, set to allow casinos in counties where racetracks are licensed for services. The goal of the bill is to bring gaming to the state but avoid a surge of venues. This...

Columbus Exposition and Racing chooses Caesars Entertainment as operator partner in $75m Nebraska casino, racetrack

July 2, 2021

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American casino and hotel company, Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), has partnered with Columbus Exposition and Racing in a deal that will see the Reno, Nevada-based firm build and operate a Harrah's br...

Sports betting bill gets nod from Nebraska senators; Cornhusker home games not included

May 14, 2021

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Nebraska

After on March 17, 2021, lawmakers in Nebraska gave first-round approval to a measure that would create regulations to govern the state’s newly legalized casinos upon opening, legislators have now reportedly am...

Elite Casino Resorts to operate $100 million Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park

April 12, 2021

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Casino project updates, Nebraska

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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...

Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission approves zoning changes for new Warhorse Gaming casino

March 19, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Nebraska

A proposed casino by WarHorse Gaming is moving ahead. The venue would be located in southwest Lincoln, and recently received approval for zoning changes. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission gave th...

WarHorse Gaming shows off 3-D conception rendering of new casino project

January 15, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Nebraska

WarHorse Gaming, the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, released a conceptional rendering this week, revealing details regarding a new casino in Lincoln. The new facility will be locat...

WarHorse Gaming established to manage trio of coming Nebraska casinos

December 17, 2020

Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nebraska

The economic development arm of the federally-recognized Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has reportedly premiered a new enterprise that is to manage a trio of casinos it is hoping to begin opening from next year. ...

Voters endorse plans to bring casino gambling to four Virginia communities

November 4, 2020

As part of yesterday’s hotly-contested American elections and voters in four Virginia cities reportedly approved local ballot initiatives that are set to see each locality play host to an individual casino. ...

Nebraska campaigners initiate casino legalization drives

June 18, 2020

Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Nebraska

In the American state of Nebraska and a trio of signature drives have reportedly been launched that could soon result in local voters being given the chance to decide whether to legalize commercial casino gambl...

So far so good for Nebraska Tribe’s Carter Lake IA casino

January 14, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nebraska

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska celebrated the opening of its new Prairie Flower Casino in Carter Lake on November 1, 2018, and in spite of a federal lawsuit filed late last year by the City of Council Bluffs, the ...

Tribe to make second run at Nebraska casino legalization

September 3, 2018

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Nebraska

After failing to collect enough signatures to have a pro-casino constitutional amendment placed before voters in 2016, the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is reportedly set to launch a second campaign that would se...

Third Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska defendant agrees plea deal

June 22, 2017

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The third of nine former members of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s tribal council charged with theft from the WinnaVegas Casino Resort has reportedly pled guilty in Nebraska after agreeing to a plea deal wit...

Second Winnebago Tribe Of Nebraska defendant pleads guilty

May 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nebraska

The second of nine former members of the Winnebago Tribe Of Nebraska’s tribal council charged with theft from the WinnaVegas Casino Resort has reportedly pled guilty in Nebraska after working out a deal with fe...

Ho-Chunk Inc. to sue polling company due to failed casino petition drive