South Sioux City, home to Ho-Chunk-owned Atokad Park, is 80 miles away from Norfolk. This will be a tremendous complement to the recreation and hospitality features available at the Norfolk Lodge”. “We are excited to convert the DeVent Center into a new level of entertainment experience for the Norfolk community. “The project attracts new investment from a northeast Nebraska-based business, is part of the solution to reducing property taxes, increases tourism and spurs new economic activity, and adds to the growing mix of entertainment and recreation venues”.ĭonna Herrick, CEO and president of Divots Conference Center and Norfolk Lodge & Suites, also analyzed the potential benefits of the project. “The benefits are clear”, stated Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning. “We hope to bring the excitement, entertainment and significant economic development that will come with fully developing the site”. 'The Norfolk has a long track record of supporting horse racing, but isn’t served with a track in the community”, explained Ho-Chunk CEO Lance Morgan, as reported by Sioux City Journal. WarHorse Norfolk could contribute as much as $8.4 million to the state’s property tax relief fund. The proposal implies 500 gaming positions and a sportsbook.

The project, which is still in the planning stage, is expected to employ nearly 250 people and contribute $2.1 million in annual tax revenue to Norfolk and Madison County.

Pursuing a state gaming license that would allow the development of a new track and expansion of existing buildings at the DeVent Center in Norfolk, WarHorse will present its plans on Friday to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The Ho-Chunk Inc.-affiliated developers of an expanded Atokad Park in South Sioux City are planning a second horse track and casino in Northeast Nebraska. They are presenting their plans Friday to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The new proposal includes 500 gaming positions and a sportsbook. The Ho-Chunk subsidiary, developing casino projects in nearby South Sioux, Omaha and Lincoln, proposed a five-furlong track and eventual casino complex in Norfolk.

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