Industry
January 22, 2024
Nebraska Casino Expansion Once Again a Hot Topic
Casino expansion across Nebraska is up for debate once again. Several years ago, residents of the state voted in favor of introducing casino gambling. As a result, six racetrack licensees were recognized as eligible to develop casinos. Those racetracks are located in Lincoln, South Sioux City, Grand Island, Omaha, Columbus and Hastings. Yet, supporters of […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
New Report Suggests Current Number of Nebraska Racetracks Adequate
Several years ago, Nebraska residents voted in favor of a ballot initiative that effectively connected the state’s racetracks to casino development. The approved initiative requires gambling companies interested in developing and operating casinos in the state to secure approval for a racetrack. This process makes the development of casinos easier for the state’s existing racetrack […]
Casino
December 5, 2023
Nebraska Gaming Undermines Iowa’s Council Bluffs Casinos
Nebraska’s launch of legal casino gaming has impacted casinos in the neighboring state of Iowa. As reported by the Omaha World-Herald, two big Council Bluffs casinos have been recording lower revenues – an impact that was also outlined in the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Q3 revenue report. Eastern Nebraska launched slot gaming in late 2022, […]
Casino
October 24, 2023
WarHorse Gaming’s Nebraska Projects Set to Bolster Local Economy
WarHorse Gaming, a division of the Winnebago Tribe’s economic development arm, Ho-Chunk, Inc., is developing two brick-and-mortar casino resorts in the state- WarHorse Casino Lincoln at the Lincoln Race Course and WarHorse Casino Omaha at Horsemen’s Park. These developments will be a game-changer for local economies, and they come at a time when sports betting […]
Casino
October 23, 2023
Nebraska Grapples with Unprecedented Expansion in Slot-Like Machines
A surge in the popularity of so-called “skill games” has prompted state legislators to reexamine the regulation and taxation of these video gaming machines, now widely found in convenience stores and bars across Nebraska. Lawmakers and Casino CEOs Sound Alarm Bells Over Unchecked Growth of “Skill Games” The machines, which resemble traditional slot machines, have […]
Casino
October 2, 2023
Casino Gambling in Nebraska Surprises Critics with Low Crime Rates
However, a year after the opening of WarHorse Lincoln, the first state-licensed casino in Nebraska, these fears have proven unfounded. Lincoln Casino Surprises with Minimal Police Calls Despite Concerns Despite vocal concerns from notable figures like former Gov. Pete Ricketts, billionaire Warren Buffet, and former Husker football coach Tom Osborne, casino gambling in Lincoln has […]
Lottery
June 21, 2023
Jackpocket Launches Lottery App in Nebraska
The new rollout targets the state of Nebraska where players will have a chance to use the dedicated lottery app and participate in a number of popular lottery draws across the country. Jackpocket Joins the Cornhusker State to Bring More Lottery Joy Those include Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Pick 3 and Pick 5, and […]
Casino
June 13, 2023
Caesars’ Temporary Columbus Casino Opens to the Public
US casino giant Caesars Entertainment opened its temporary gaming facility in Columbus, Nebraska, on Monday morning, offering players in the state slot gambling and horse racing while continuing works on its permanent facility. Offering Slot Entertainment The temporary facility at Platte County Ag Society Park offers fans of slots more than 250 of the newest […]
Legal
May 31, 2023
Nebraska Gambling Regulator Considers Increasing Headcount
Running a legal gambling venue is a complex process. It involves licensing, approvals, equipment and more importantly, a legal framework that outlines clearly the rules. With any market, the first step involves the legalization of the activity and the establishment of a gambling regulator. Then, this regulator ensures that licensees adhere to the rules and […]
Casino
May 16, 2023
Harrah’s Nebraska Clears Licensing Process, Opens in June
This comes after the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission granted a license to Caesars Entertainment, Harrah’s owners, and the company’s local investors and representatives, the necessary licenses to press on with the opening. Harrah’s Nebraska to Open Temporary Venue as Construction Lasts This is going to be the third commercial gaming venue in the state. […]
