WarHorse Gaming, LLC

Overview

Size $300 Million
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Client & Transactional Partners WarHorse Gaming, LLC
Our Role Joint Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner
Syndication Agent

Summary

On October 3, 2025, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. (KBCM) successfully closed the syndication of $300 million Senior Secured Credit Facilities for WarHorse Gaming, LLC, wholly owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s award-winning economic development corporation, Ho-Chunk, Inc. The financing included a $250 million Term Loan A and a $50 million Revolving Credit Facility. Proceeds will be used to refinance existing indebtedness, fund working capital and capital expenditures, and general corporate purposes.

KBCM was selected to serve as Joint Lead Arranger on the transaction due to our successful track record of executing syndicated transactions and industry expertise in the debt capital markets.

About WarHorse Gaming, LLC
The Tribe established WarHorse in 2022 to develop, own, and operate two commercial casinos in eastern Nebraska: WarHorse Gaming Lincoln, LLC and WarHorse Gaming Omaha, LLC. WarHorse completed its multi-phase development in April 2025 and currently features an aggregate of 1,900 slot machines, 28 table games, several F&B options, and other premium amenities.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. (“Ho-Chunk”) was established in 1994 as an independent commercial entity owned by the Tribe. Ho-Chunk owns and operates a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning multiple end markets including gaming & real estate, manufacturing & distribution, consumer, and government contracting. As a long-term capital provider, Ho-Chunk prioritizes their dual mission of generating revenue and affecting positive social and economic impact.

About Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized sovereign nation comprised of over 5,000 enrolled members. Tribal lands encompass over 27,600 acres across eastern Nebraska.

KNAF - disclosures

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank N.A."), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.  

Securities products and services: No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

Please read our complete KeyBanc Capital Markets disclosure statement.

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