After legislative Bill 876 aimed at expanding the gambling market in Nebraska gained traction at the end of March with senator Tom Briese by its side, it was Governor Pete Ricketts’ turn to bring his contribution to the saga. Last Wednesday, Ricketts signed off the rules that would allow casino gambling in the Cornhusker State. […]
A bill in Nebraska that seeks to expand the gambling options in the state gained traction earlier this week after. A New Casino Bill Receives Approval from Lawmakers Legislative Bill 876 was introduced early in January this year. The bill’s primary sponsor is Senator Tom Briese, who is also a chairman of the General Affairs […]
Legislative Bill 876 was advanced by the General Affairs Committee of the Legislature in Nebraska after spending a couple of weeks in a dispute over certain issues. Even though one member did not cast a vote, the bill still ended up being advanced with a 7-0 vote. One of the issues at hand was the […]
A bill in Nebraska proposes to introduce lottery ticket sales via vending machines. New Bill Proposes Changes to Rules for Selling Lottery Tickets Nebraska is one of the US states that has restricted casino gambling to Tribal operators. The state also offers wagering on horse racing, as well as lottery. But the state’s current gambling […]
Nebraska is edging closer to introducing casinos at racetracks. During a hearing of the state Racing and Gaming Commission, a 67-page document containing the rules of a framework for legalizing casinos was introduced with up to six licensed tracks eligible to open casinos. This includes Lincoln, and while the rules are in their preliminary stage, […]
Despite the hopes of sports fans in Nebraska, sports wagering didn’t launch in time for the NFL 2021 Season kick-off. During a recent interview, the Racing and Gaming Commission in the state outlined that the complex process is taking time. Although no timeframe was provided, sports fans may be able to enjoy sports wagering in […]
The Nebraska Supreme Court granted Planet Bingo $2.99 million in a verdict for its lawsuit against Video King, which began in 2011. Planed Bingo Sued Video King for Breaching Contract Agreement On August 13, Planet Bingo, a California-based developer of gaming software and proprietary gaming tables, has reached a million-dollar verdict against another gaming company. […]
Caesars Entertainment inked a new deal with Columbus Exposition and Racing to build and develop a Harrah’s casino and racetrack. The new venue is expected to cost approximately $75 million and will be located in Columbus, Nebraska. New Racetrack and Casino Comes to Nebraska Caesars Entertainment, the US casino giant, announced a new deal with […]
Gov. Ricketts will have to decide on whether he wants to sign the recently passed LB 561 into law, enabling sports gambling in Nebraska. Sports Gambling in Nebraska a Signature Away Nebraska has made up its mind so far as in-state college betting is concerned with the legislature ruling against allowing odds and fixtures on […]
Nebraska lawmakers have modified the gambling regulation bill, which would permit sports betting, excluding home games or sporting events, including in-state teams. Nebraska Lawmakers Have Modified the Gambling Bill On Thursday, Nebraska lawmakers changed the gambling regulation bill, allowing sports betting but excluding home games or sporting events, including in-state teams, hoping to increase voters’ […]
