US EditionNebraska Legislature advances online sports betting constitutional amendment
- Nebraska lawmakers advanced LR20CA on April 14, aiming to allow voters to legalize mobile sports betting in 2026.
- Currently, Nebraska only permits in-person sports betting at casinos, legalized by voters in 2020.
- The Legislature voted 27-16 after a two-hour debate, sending the proposal to a second round of consideration.
- The proposal would tax sports gambling revenue at 20%, with 90% dedicated to property tax relief.
- The path forward is uncertain, as the proposal requires 30 votes to pass; without legislative action, the industry may pursue a ballot initiative.
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Beatrice Daily Sun
Cherokee Tribune Ledger NewsExpanded sports gambling in Nebraska faces uphill legislative climb to 2026 ballot
LINCOLN — Legalizing online sports gambling in Nebraska appears to be a risky bet for some state lawmakers. A proposed constitutional amendment advanced Monday but faces an uphill legislative climb. Legislative Resolution 20CA, from State Sen. Eliot Bostar of Lincoln,…
Expanded sports gambling in Nebraska faces uphill legislative climb to 2026 ballot • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Eliot Bostar of Lincoln, center, is flanked by State Sens. Carolyn Bosn and Beau Ballard, from left to right, both of Lincoln. April 10, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — Legalizing online sports gambling in Nebraska appears to be a risky bet for some state lawmakers. A proposed constitutional amendment advanced Monday but faces an uphill legislative climb. Legislative Resolution 20CA, from State Sen. Eliot Bostar of Li…
Omaha World-Herald
Star-HeraldOnline sports betting inches closer to Nebraska ballots after first-round approval in Legislature
Online sports betting in Nebraska is closer to appearing on the ballot, but some senators still have concerns about problem gambling.
Lincoln Journal Star
Columbus TelegramNebraska lawmakers advance proposal to put mobile sports betting on 2026 ballot
A proposal to allow Nebraska voters the chance to legalize mobile sports betting took another step forward Monday — but its path to next year's ballot remains uncertain.
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