“Opening the Columbus Casino is a huge milestone for us in the Harrah’s Columbus project,” said Don Ostert, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino. This morning, leadership from Caesars Entertainment, Tom Jackson with Columbus Exposition and Racing and Mayor of Columbus, Jim Bulkley came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome the casino’s first players. While construction is underway on the permanent Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, guests can enjoy more than 250 of the newest slot machines and bet on horse racing at Ag Park’s already existing simulcast at Columbus Casino. (June 12, 2023) – Columbus Casino, Caesars Entertainment’s temporary gaming facility in Columbus, Nebraska, is now open at Platte County Ag Society Park.
