In a perfect world, Monday would have been the first day of operation for Nebraska’s first fully completed casino. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously voted last month to allow Harrah’s Nebraska to open its doors in Columbus, pending a final walk-through.
And then a mid-April storm hit the construction site, causing damage to the roof and some of the equipment inside the building.
That has pushed back the casino’s opening to a yet-to-be-determined date, its general manager said.
“We’re close,” said Don Ostert, the casino’s general manager. “Currently, we’re putting the final touches and approvals on the facility.”
