Jackpot! Grand Island Casino & Resort Opens It's Doors

Ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 10th at the new Grand Island Casino & Resort

(Grand Island, NE) - The long-awaited Grand Island Casino & Resort at Fonner Park is now open. In April of 2021, Elite Casino Resorts was chosen to be the operator of the casino and and plans were announced to build a $100 million resort. 

The facility features 650 slot machines, 20 table games, a sports book, a variety of dining options including top floor dining at Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood, live weekend entertainment on the show lounge, sports bar, a 116-room boutique hotel, a salon and spa, gift shop, and indoor and outdoor pool with an expansive deck.

Below, listen to parts of the grand opening ceremony and view pictures from the event. 

Grand Opening Program 

MC: Vince Fiala, Grand Island Casino Resort, General Manager
Speaker: Chris Kotulak, Fonner Park, CEO
Speaker: Roger Steele, City of Grand Island, Mayor
Speaker: Casey Rickets, NRGC Commission, Executive Director
Speaker: Chris Stinson, NRGC Commission
Speaker: Dan Kehl, Elite Casino Resorts, CEO

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