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Originally Posted by Cardus
First Ak-Sar-Ben, now Atokad? What gives?
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Nebraska racing was killed when Iowa approved riverboat gambling with Omaha and South Sioux City feeling the brunt of the effect. Canterbury and Prairie Meadows also helped siphon away horses from the Atokad meet. Ak-Sar-Ben's demise involved other factors in addition to the Iowa competition. (too numerous to mention)
Atokad has a weekend meet usually in Septemeber now to make sure they qualify for simulcasting. Nebraska law requires each venue to have at least 3 days of 'live' racing to continue their simulcast license. Horseman's Park in Omaha conducts the meet there, usually 4-6 races per day on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.