Phase 2 of the WarHorse Lincoln construction project, which will double the size of the existing casino, is set to begin next week after building permits were issued and approved.

The casino’s expansion, which is expected to take about a year, will create 900 gaming positions, including 10 table games, while making improvements to the simulcasting and sports book areas.

“Everything’s in place, we just have to get things built,” said Lynne McNally, CEO of the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, which is a partner in the Lincoln casino with Ho-Chunk Inc.

Ho-Chunk made an initial investment of $100 million and is adding another $310 million to the expansion of the casinos in Lincoln and Omaha.