Nebraska: Ground breaking nearing for Harrah’s casino in Columbus

Nebraska: Ground breaking nearing for Harrah’s casino in Columbus

Article brief provided by The Columbus Telegram
  • Hannah Schrodt, The Columbus Telegram
July 10, 2022 6:46 PM
  • Hannah Schrodt, The Columbus Telegram

Chief among the criteria for finding a casino partner to bring to Columbus was having a commitment to community, according Tom Jackson.

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Jackson, who’s involved with Columbus Exposition and Racing and Convergence LLC, was the keynote speaker during the businesspersons’ breakfast held by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee on July 7 at Ag Park. During this time, he shared an update on the race track and casino project.

Last year, plans were announced for a Harrah’s casino and a race track to be developed on the former Wishbones property located northwest of Columbus. Caesars Entertainment owns the Harrah’s brand, and Convergence, LLC, is the overarching developer.