Nebraska

Retail Nebraska Sports Betting On Its Way After Governor Signs Gaming Bill

Nebraska sports betting legislation was signed by Gov. Pete Ricketts last week. Ricketts approved the legislation Tuesday, less than a week following the unicameral legislature’s final vote on LB 561, a gaming expansion bill that includes sports betting in Nebraska. While the governor’s signature was not in doubt after a 44-3 legislative vote and voter […] Read More

What Legislators Added To Nebraska Sports Betting Bill To Increase Its Chances

Lawmakers added an in-state college wagering ban to a bill allowing Nebraska sports betting with the hope of ensuring passage. On Thursday, the one-chamber legislature adopted an amendment to prohibit sports betting in Nebraska on in-state college teams. The amendment is on LB 561, an expansive bill reshaping Nebraska gaming by creating six casinos at […] Read More

Nebraska Sports Betting Quietly Inches Toward Finish Line

Nebraska sports betting appears to be on the horizon, but only in-person. On April 20, the one-house Nebraska Legislature advanced LB 561 for final consideration after a second round of discussion. The bill will require 33 votes when it comes up for its final reading, likely on the agenda in the near future. The legislative session ends […] Read More