Caesars’ Temporary Columbus Casino Opens to the Public

Columbus Casino will operate until construction works on Harrah's Columbus, NE Racing & Casino are completed.

US casino giant Caesars Entertainment opened its temporary gaming facility in Columbus, Nebraska, on Monday morning, offering players in the state slot gambling and horse racing while continuing works on its permanent facility.

The temporary facility at Platte County Ag Society Park offers fans of slots more than 250 of the newest slot machine games, as well as wagering on horse racing via the Columbus Casino’s existing simulcast and is expected to keep players entertained until the permanent casino operating under Caesars’ popular brand, Harrah’s, becomes operational.

Speaking at the opening ceremony in the presence of Caesars’ leadership, Columbus Exposition and Racing board member, Tom Jackson, and Mayor of Columbus, Jim Bulkley, the senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, Don Ostert, hailed the opening as “a huge milestone” for everyone involved with the casino project.
 
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