OMAHA- The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission approved a gaming operator license for the future WarHorse Gaming casino, racing and entertainment complex located at Horsemen’s Park in Omaha.

Ho-Chunk CEO Lance Morgan and Nebraska Horsemen Benevolent and Protective Association CEO Lynne McNally requested the license to be approved to secure $700 million in financing and keep on track with the complex’s renovation and expansion.

The financing will pay for the WarHorse complexes in Omaha and Lincoln as well as a five-story parking garage and more than 1,400 gaming positions, McNally said in an interview.

“We want to be able to hire everybody that wants to work. We have the means to help you get here,” she said.

On a 5-1 vote, the commission granted the gaming license which is contingent upon the developers meeting a number of conditions. Commissioner Jeffrey Galyen was the lone dissenting vote. Commissioner Shane Greckel abstained. Commissioner Shelby Bakenhus was unable to vote because she did not attend the meeting in person.

With further access being granted, the complex is expected to be in full swing in early 2024.

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