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Harrah's casino and racetrack coming to Columbus

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Posted at 4:35 PM, Jul 02, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-02 17:35:15-04

COLUMBUS, Neb. (KMTV) - A Harrah's casino and racetrack is coming to Columbus.

Columbus Exposition and Racing is teaming up with Caesars Entertainment to build the new facility.

It will cost $75 million to build and will be located off of Highway 81.

It will feature a one-mile horse racing track, a 40,000-square-foot casino and sportsbook with more than 400 slot machines, and 20 table games.

The companies expect to finish construction in late 2022.

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