The temporary casino at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska is being expanded to include table games, slots, roulette, craps and blackjack. In addition, the current concessions area will become a sports bar and sportsbook. The project is expected to be completed before the fall football season, officials said.
Fonner Park Chief Executive Officer Chris Kotulak told local outlet KSNB, “We hope to be ready by the end of July first part of August. But when we open this new annex area, the temporary concourse casino will have those table games that are so popular that people want. It’s important to have this completed in August some time because we know football season starts and that’s a big demand for sports wagering. But this whole annex, this whole expansion of the south concourse really is the demand for greater entertainment.”
Kotulak said the expansion also enhances entertainment options at Fonner Park by providing a lounge and live music.
Plus, he added, “For the existing casino-goers, the great news that they’re going to want to hear is that there will be restrooms that are part of the casino gaming floor. As it currently stands, if a guest wants to use the restroom, they have to leave the gaming floor. They may not bring their drink with them. Then they have to show their identification to get back onto the gaming floor.”
