Sports betting is taking the field in Omaha after Nebraska state regulators gave approval to WarHorse Casino Friday.Sports fans can place wagers on the field of the Horsemen’s Park track as early as November.“I think that interest in Omaha is going to surpass what we’ve seen in Lincoln because those are people who are used to crossing the river and gambling,” said Lynne McNally, WarHorse CEO.The rest of WarHorse’s Omaha location is still under construction. More than 130 workers are piecing together the new parking garage at the former city landfill site. Crews are repainting the existing building, renovating its inside, and adding a new facade to the exterior. WarHorse is targeting a September 2024 opening.Workers also installed new cushioning on the Horsemen’s Park track. The first furlong race will run Oct. 30. McNally said she expects a small crowd because the site is still under construction and the event has gone unpublicized.In Lincoln, about 92 workers are racing to lay down a parking deck before winter in order to continue construction through the cold.With the green light to wager on sports, McNally and the casino are jockeying for fans who are used to betting in Council Bluffs.“I think people are waiting to be able to play in their home state because they know the tax money goes directly to the property tax relief fund,” McNally said.Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7