Nebraska casinos generate $21.1m in revenue in April
The state’s four gaming facilities generated $4.2m in taxes.
US.- Casinos in Lincoln, Grand Island, Omaha and Columbus generated $4.2m in tax revenue on gross revenue of $21.1m in April, a new high for the state. The increase follows he opening of the permanent Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park.
According to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, WarHorse Casino in Omaha generated 6.8m in gross gaming revenue and paid $1.3m in gaming taxes. WarHorse Casino in Lincoln reported $6.4m in gaming revenue, Grand Island $5.4m and Harrah’s Columbus NE Racing & Casino, operated by Caesars Entertainment, $2.3m.
WarHorse Omaha opened in August 2024 with 925 gaming positions, table games, and a Sweetwater Cafe. A second phase opened in April with more than 400 additional positions, a smoking area and more dining options. It’s the second permanent casino in Nebraska after Harrah’s Columbus Racing & Casino, which opened in May 2024. The permanent Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park opened this April.
