Industry
September 16, 2026
Nebraska Prepares to Vote on Legalizing Online Sports Betting on November 3
Nebraska will decide if it wants to legalize online sports betting in the general election this autumn, as supporters of the idea are gearing up for a campaign after last month, state officials put the controversial question on the November 3 ballot. Proponents of Online Sports Betting Are Preparing a Ballot Campaign If approved by a […]
Sports
September 14, 2026
Some Nebraskan Lawmakers Aren’t Buying Online Sports Legalization
As Nebraska is wrestling with the issue of whether to legalize online sports gambling, some lawmakers have taken a firm “no” stance, seeking to block two ballot measures that could potentially shift the regulatory makeup of the Cornhusker State. Nebraskans Lock Horns Over Legalization of Online Sports Betting The initiative, called Save Nebraska Sports, is […]
Sports
August 25, 2026
Nebraska Sports Betting Referendum Set for November
Two initiatives to legalize online betting were officially submitted to the November 3 general election ballot, meaning Nebraska voters will have the opportunity to decide this fall if they want the state to expand sports betting to the internet. Nebraska Vote Could Let Racetrack Casinos Enter Online Betting The Nebraska Secretary of State’s office certified […]
Industry
August 19, 2026
Nebraska Could Put Online Sports Betting on the November Ballot
Nebraska could soon become the next state to legalize online sports betting, as Tax Relief Nebraska is confident it has secured enough valid signatures to place two petitions seeking to legalize online sports betting on the ballot on November 3. Some Oppose Legalizing Online Sports Betting The legalization of online sports betting has been in […]
Casino
July 3, 2026
Nebraska Online Betting Initiative Inches Closer to 2026 Ballot
Campaign organizers turned in a big batch of petition signatures before the official deadline, giving a big boost to efforts to get online sports betting on the Nebraska ballot. Tax Relief Nebraska Submits Hundreds of Thousands of Signatures for Gambling Ballot Measure The initiative’s organizer, Tax Relief Nebraska, submitted an estimated 350,000 signatures to the […]
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 […]