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© Wyoming Horse Racing
By Hayley McKee
EVANSTON, WY–FEBRUARY 13, 2026— February 13, 2026 – Wyoming Horse Racing LLC will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony for Horse Palace Gateway, a new gaming and entertainment destination located near the Wyoming-Utah border on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:45 a.m.
Community members and local officials will join Wyoming Horse Racing executives to mark the official opening of the new facility.
Horse Palace Gateway represents a $26 million investment and is designed to serve as a regional entertainment destination, welcoming visitors and supporting Wyoming’s equine industry.
For more information about Wyoming Horse Racing and Horse Palace, visit www.horsepalace.win/gateway.
WHAT:
Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
WHEN:
Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:45 a.m.
WHERE:
755 Prospector Dr.
Evanston, WY 82930
(Exit 3 on I-80)
MEDIA RSVP
Media are invited to attend and are encouraged to RSVP for coordination and interview scheduling. RSVPs may be sent to: communications@wyominghorseracing.com.
CONTACT
For media inquiries, contact Hayley McKee at communications@wyominghorseracing.com.
About Wyoming Horse Racing
Wyoming Horse Racing LLC has deep roots in the West and operates Horse Palace locations throughout Wyoming and live racing at Sweetwater Downs in Rock Springs. The company is owned by industry stalwarts Nick Hughes, John Sheldon and Pete Liguori, who have decades of experience in the horse racing, hospitality, and gaming industries. WHR spearheaded the foundation of HHR terminals in Wyoming, which have significantly grown the state’s horse industry and meaningfully contribute to Wyoming tax revenues since the Joyce family revived racing in 1989 and 2011. The company prioritizes responsible play, a dedication to horse racing and continued stewardship and investment in the hospitality and agri-business sectors in Wyoming.
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