Nebraska: New and expanded casinos drive casino revenue up 46.3% year-over-year in December 

Friday, January 23, 2026 1:52 PM
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  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming

Nebraska’s five commercial casinos generated $26.1 million in revenue for December, up 46.3% year-over-year, fueled by casinos that expanded over opened in the past year.

According to the latest report from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, slots generated $21.7 million in revenue statewide, up 37.6%. Table games were up 55% year-over-year to $2.6 million, and electronic table games rose 27.2% to $687,753. Retail sports betting generated $1.1 million.

WarHorse Casino Omaha recorded the highest revenue of the month with $9.2 million, up 47.7%. Slots at the casino were up 40% to $7.6 million, and table games generated $982,651, up 30.6% year-over-year. The casino expanded its offerings in April.

WarHorse Casino Lincoln reported the second-highest revenue for the month – $8.2 million – up 28.2%. Table games were up 166.3% after the casino previously expanded its offerings in November 2024, while slots increased 14.2% year-over-year.

Grand Island Casino, which opened its permanent facility in April, had the biggest revenue increase, up 74.7% year-over-year to $5.5 million. Slots were up 72.7% to $4.7 million, and table games were up 34.7% to $500,740.

Harrah’s Columbus saw the lowest revenue increase last month, up 5.7% year-over-year to $2.1 million. Table games at the casino declined 20.5% to $137,460, and slots were up 4.9% to $1.8 million.

Lake Mac Casino, which opened in August, generated just less than $1 million in revenue.

 

 

 

Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte also follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.