The Grand Island Casino plans to open during the first quarter of 2025, said Alison Nicholson, Director of Marketing.
“We’d like to be open before horseracing season,” she said.
The temporary casino at Fonner Park opened Dec. 27, 2022.
Groundbreaking for the $100 million casino resort was Nov. 1, 2023.
Nicholson talked about the restaurants that will be located at the casino on March 4. The first is Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, which will be located on the top floor of the 162-room hotel at the site.
“It will have stunning views of Grand Island,” she said.
Draft Day Sports Lounge will feature burgers, pizza and beer. Nicholson described it as a casual sports bar.
22 and Vine will be a casual restaurant, she said.

