Sports
March 16, 2026
Nebraska Pushes Mobile Sports Betting Vote for 2026 Ballot
As we previously reported in September 2025, Nebraska-based casino operators and lobbyists are determined to shift the focus from statehouse representatives to the voters. Their plan is to start a petition drive that would include mobile sports betting on the 2026 ballot. They Need Signatures from 5% of Previous Voters In a First Alert 6 […]
Sports
February 17, 2026
Campaigns for Legal Online Sports Betting Gain Ground in Nebraska
Moves to bring regulated online sports betting to Nebraska have reached a new stage after state officials gave the green light to the final text of two public petitions paving the way to start collecting signatures. WarHorse Casinos-Backed Push Targets 2026 Online Betting Referendum The push backed by operators like WarHorse Casinos, seeks to put […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Nebraska Considers Changes to Gambling Addiction Program as Funding Shrinks
Nebraska might soon change how it deals with gambling addiction. This shift links to Governor Jim Pillen’s budget plan. The proposal aims to get rid of the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling. Its duties would then move to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Nebraska Plans Major Reduction in Gambling Treatment Budget […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Grand Island Casino Bomb Threat Turns Out to Be Fake
Police in Grand Island looked into what seemed like a big threat at the Grand Island Casino Resort on Sunday afternoon, but found out the scary call was not real. Cops say this event, which for a short time made people leave the building and led to a careful security check, was a classic example […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Nebraska Online Betting on the Table as Two Bills Carry Over from 2025
Nebraska is once again trying to legalize online sports betting, with two separate bills carrying over from 2025. While previous efforts to usher in an era of mobile betting in the Cornhusker State have fallen short of achieving success, this year could be where lawmakers turn things around. Nebraska Could Make Legislative Strides… The first […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Nebraska Sets Children “Up for Success” with Gambling Winnings
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has already gathered over $500,000 from gambling winnings via the newly implemented Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act. The amount was reached in the first three months of the program, which has been designed to collect money that is owed to the state from gamblers’ winnings. […]
Business
October 6, 2025
WarHorse Gaming Secures $300M Deal to Fuel Expansion in Nebraska
Nebraska’s leading casino operator, WarHorse Gaming, the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, has secured a $300 million refinancing deal, paving the way for an exciting expansion. This includes the opening of a new casino in South Sioux City and major upgrades to its current locations in Omaha and Lincoln. WarHorse Plans […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
Lake Mac Casino Resort and Quarter Horse Racetrack Finally Opens
Elite Casino Resorts, in partnership with Nebraska businessman Brian Becker, will open the highly anticipated Lake Mac Casino Resort and the permanent 5/8 Quarter Horse racetrack on August 19. Lake Mac Casino Resort Opens Gates will open at 1 pm MDT, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 2 pm, with the first Quarter Horse race […]
Casino
August 15, 2025
Light & Wonder Signs Partnership with Betson Enterprises for Nevada Entry
Skill games have been a nice change from the usual land-based gameplay, which revolves around traditional slot games. Yet, the skill game market has been picking up steam, and nothing exemplifies this better than the recently announced partnership between Light & Wonder and Betson Enterprises. Fourth Market for the Two Partners The partnership will allow […]
Legal
June 27, 2025
Nebraska Lottery Winner Seeks to Dismiss Fraud Charges
Many people dream of winning the lottery but for one Nebraskan gas station manager doing so proved to be the catalyst of lengthy legal proceedings. The man, who was accused of fraud, is now seeking to get the case dismissed and free his money from legal limbo. A Gas Station Manager Won $300K Jeremiah Ehlers, […]