Nebraska: Harrah’s temporary casino in Columbus expected to open Monday

Sunday, June 11, 2023 3:24 PM
  • Hannah Schrodt, The Columbus Telegram

According to Caesars Entertainment Regional President Todd Connelly, the transformation of part of Platte County Agricultural Park in Columbus to a casino has been incredible.

With the legalization of gambling in Nebraska, there were a limited number of places in the state that could have a casino – one of those was Columbus.

Caesars and Columbus Exposition and Racing (CER) officials have been working since 2021 to bring a casino into the Columbus community, which is set to become a reality [this] week.

The exhibit hall at Ag Park will be the location of this casino until the permanent facility along Highway 81 northwest of Columbus is completed.