Nebraska casino income surges by 121% in June due to WarHorse expansion
WarHorse Casino Omaha Leads Nebraska Casinos in Revenue Growth
WarHorse Gaming Omaha has once again taken the lead among Nebraska's casinos, generating the highest revenue in June 2025. This impressive achievement marks a 121% increase from $9.4 million in June 2024, and a staggering over 8,543% year-over-year rise from $89,000[1].
The boost in revenue can be attributed to a major expansion completed in April 2025, which expanded the casino's gaming capacity and customer draw. As a result, WarHorse Casino Omaha has generated more revenue in the first five months of 2025 than in all of 2024 combined[1]. This rapid growth has significantly contributed to Nebraskaβs Property Tax Credit Cash Fund, indicating strong financial performance.
WarHorse Casino Omaha's steady revenue growth, supported by its location, new facilities, and diverse gaming options (slots, table games, sportsbook, simulcast horse racing), positions it as one of Nebraska's leading commercial casinos[1][3]. The casino's CEO expects continued market share expansion in Omaha relative to other cities opening new casinos[1].
WarHorse Casino Lincoln follows closely behind, securing the second-highest revenue position among Nebraska's casinos in June 2025. The significant rise at WarHorse Casino Omaha is attributed to a major expansion that occurred in August, which allowed the casino to operate slots, table games, and electronic table games in addition to retail sports betting[1].
Grand Island Casino, ranked third, generated $4.6 million in June 2025, a 75.9% increase from its June 2024 revenue of $2.6 million. The casino saw the second-largest year-over-year percentage increase in revenue among Nebraska's casinos in June 2025[1].
Harrah's Casino is currently the fourth-highest revenue generator among Nebraska's casinos in June 2025. However, it was the only casino among Nebraska's four casinos to see a revenue decrease, with a 7.8% drop from $2.2 million to $2.1 million[1].
In total, Nebraska's casinos generated over $20.7 million in gross gaming revenue in June 2025, marking a 14.4% decline compared to May. Despite this drop, it ended three consecutive months of record revenue totals for all Nebraska casinos, except for Harrah's Casino[1].
These figures underscore the strong demand for gaming entertainment in Nebraska, with the state's racetrack casinos collectively generating $89 million in their first full year of operation in 2025[2]. The steady growth of WarHorse Casino Omaha, in particular, solidifies its position as a major revenue contributor in the state.
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- The casino expansion at WarHorse Casino Omaha has not only increased its gaming capacity and customer draw, but also diversified its offerings, including casino-games like slots, table games, and sports-betting, contributing to a substantial casino-culture in Omaha.
- Nebraska's casinos, particularly WarHorse Casino Omaha, are experiencing a surge in gambling-trends, as evidenced by their collective $89 million gross gaming revenue in their first full year of operation in 2025, and the 121% revenue growth recorded by WarHorse Casino Omaha in June 2025.
- The growing popularity of sports-betting is also reflected in the expansion of offerings at WarHorse Casino Omaha, which now includes retail sports betting, positioning it as a comprehensive casino and entertainment venue within the casino-and-gambling landscape of Nebraska.
