COLUMBUS- The advent of gambling in Nebraska is expected to bring a multimillion-dollar racetrack and casino complex to Columbus.

Columbus Exposition and Racing (CER) announced Friday the selection of Caesars Entertainment to build and operate a Harrah’s casino and racetrack. Caesars is the largest casino-entertainment company in the nation.

“We are excited to welcome Harrah’s to Nebraska,” said Tom Jackson, managing partner of CER. “When looking for a casino operator partner, Harrah’s brand recognition and established code of commitment proved an easy selection.”

The approximately $75 million casino development will be located near Highway 81. A sale for the land at the previous Columbus Events Center, also known as Wishbones, went through in May.

The project is expected to feature a one-mile racetrack, a 40,000-square-foot casino and sportsbook with more than 400 slot machines

and 20 table games, a restaurant and retail space.

The property is expected to be complete in late 2022.

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