OGALLALA, Neb. (Aug. 20, 2025) — A day after opening its doors to the public, the Lake Mac Casino Resort and Racetrack made its first local donation Wednesday, presenting a $25,000 check to Ogallala Public Schools.
The contribution will fund two new 16-by-10-foot video scoreboards in the competition gym at Prairie View School. Officials said the project will also provide students hands-on experience in content creation, scheduling and production as part of the district’s IT curriculum.
“This gift will not only enhance our athletic facilities, but it will also create new learning opportunities for students in technology and media production,” school leaders said in a statement.
The donation was made through Elite Casino Resorts’ #GivingBack program, which supports local nonprofit organizations in communities where the company operates.
Lake Mac Casino, a $31 million facility featuring horse racing, sports betting and table games, officially opened Tuesday in Ogallala with a crowd of nearly 1,000 people and an appearance from Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.