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When could we see a casino in Lincoln?
Management expects some form of expanded gambling at Lincoln Racecourse in the latter half of 2021 and a fully operational casino in 2022.
December 17, 2020 6:30 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Coming soon to Lincoln: A $200 million casino.
The first steps towards expanded casino gaming at Lincoln Racecourse are underway, but it could be a while before we see a fully operational casino in the Capital City, according to Drew Niehaus, who is in charge of marketing with the new casino.
“The big thing is that things are moving forward, albeit not as rapidly as Nebraskans would probably like, but it’s a process,” Niehaus said.
New renderings of the first casino in Nebraska Share Updated: 11:13 PM CST Dec 16, 2020 Share Updated: 11:13 PM CST Dec 16, 2020
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