“ We’re actually going to open a casino in Columbus, Nebraska, so we can make sure we bridge that gap,” the VP added. When Nebraska legalized gambling, one of the future casino sites gave them a call. We just have to concentrate on what we do really well.” “There’s nothing we can do about what they’re doing in Nebraska. “Any time there’s competition that comes in the market, you always want to make sure you’re investing in your property to make sure you hold your market share,” Roberts reflected on the construction of the Omaha casino. Thomas Roberts, senior vice president of Harrah’s and Horseshoe Casinos, said: “If you’re coming to a concert, have a great meal, you want to gamble after, you can do it all right there.”īoth Harrah’s and Horseshoe are owned by Caesars Entertainment, which plan to pump $22 million into the expansion and enhancements at Harrah’s, as reported by 6 News. It also involves the creation of a one-stop entertainment package which includes the Stir Cove in their summer concert series. While Omaha prepares to enter the world of casino gambling, Harrah’s Casino in Council Bluffs is currently undergoing indoor renovations, including a Guy Fieri restaurant, the expansion of the gaming floor and hotel remodeling.
