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Vote to allow casinos could prompt new requests for Nebraska horse tracks
- Riley Johnson
- Mar 31, 2021
- Mar 31, 2021 Updated May 25, 2023
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Fonner Park first held races in 1954, but in recent years, the Grand Island track has been alone in Nebraska in continuing to stage extended live-racing meets.
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03/02/21 - Chris Kotulak, Fonner Park CEO, told Hall County Commissioners that keno will still have a presence at Fonner Park as search continues for casino operator, detailed how casino will be developed. (Independent/Brandon Summers)
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