An artist's rendering, from 2012, that shows a proposed casino at the former Atokad racetrack in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The Winnebago Tribe plans to open an events center named Atokad Park at the site.
The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear a dispute over a gaming referendum on the November ballot. The Horse Race Wagering Amendment authorizes electronic betting on historical horse races. A group called Gambling with the Good Life claims the language in the referendum violates the Nebraska constitution by asking voters to answer more than one question on the ballot. The Winnebago Tribe supports the amendment. If it passes, Ho-Chunk Inc, the tribe's economic development corporation, plans to open a $30 million gaming facility at a former racetrack called Atokad Downs. The hearing will take place August 27. Get the Story:
Neb. Supreme Court to hear challenge to historic horse racing (The Lincoln Journal Star 8/7) Related Stories:
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