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Nebraska Voters Appear to Say ‘No’ to Legalizing Online Sports Betting
Supporters said the measures could have generated over $166 million in property tax relief over 10 years.
- On Tuesday, Nebraska voters rejected Initiative 440 and Initiative 441, blocking the expansion of online sports wagering in the state.
- The Nebraska Legislature legalized sports wagering at licensed racetrack casinos in 2021 through LB561, but current law requires wagers be placed in person.
- Supporters organized under Tax Relief Nebraska projected the initiatives would generate over $166 million in property tax relief over 10 years, with 70% directed to the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund.
- Unofficial results showed Initiative 440 received 285,520 votes against, while Initiative 441 also failed to gain majority support.
- Nebraska voters chose not to join 31 states and Washington that allow legalized sports wagering, aligning with investor Warren Buffett's earlier description of betting as a "tax on stupidity.
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