WarHorse officials aim to open the Omaha casino on Aug. 6 if the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission gives the go-ahead, said Lynne McNally, chief executive officer of the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
Before a casino can open, the commission must sign off that it has met state regulations.
WarHorse officials have said with 900 gaming positions, including table games, and a Sweetwater Cafe.
A second phase is expected to open next spring, with more than 400 additional positions, a smoking area and additional dining options.
On Friday, the commission approved dates for horse racing at both Horsemen’s Park and for Legacy Downs racetrack in Lincoln.
Horsemen’s Park track, at 63rd and Q streets, will hold just one race day this year — Sept. 29. That is the state minimum.
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Ongoing construction there will prevent holding more race days this year, McNally said. But a longer racing schedule is anticipated for 2025, she said.
At Legacy Downs, horses will race four days this year: Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28.
The Horsemen’s Park site will remain an active construction zone into next spring, McNally said.
“It’s not safe for anything more than that, but obviously we need to ramp up,†she said.
Next year, officials are aiming for a longer schedule at both racetracks.
They are hoping to schedule 15 days at Legacy Downs and five days at Horsemen’s Park, she said.