LINCOLN- On Friday, Legacy Downs at WarHorse Lincoln was granted approval by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission for four racing dates in 2024. However, the new horse track's first race is set to be held on October 31st. WarHorse Lincoln didn't want to promote the race heavily, though, since the track still lacks an adequate number of parking spaces and a grandstand.

The Halloween race at Legacy Downs will be the first glimpse of the new track for many, and officials are already raving about it. "I've seen what Lincoln is doing and they're doing it right," said Tom Sage, executive director of the Racing and Gaming Commission. On Friday, the Commission also approved adding the Premiere Soccer League to the sports wagering catalog, a move that, according to Lynne McNally, will attract more bets.

In addition to announcing its racing officials, as well as procedures for racing and operations, the Commission also approved 53 statewide racing days for 2024 in addition to Legacy Downs' four. "Fifty-three is our magic number," said Commission Chairman Dennis Lee. All three of Nebraska's racetracks, Columbus, Horsemen's Park, and Legacy Downs, are in some phase of construction, making it impossible to pinpoint when each track's races will take place in 2024.

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