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Nebraska proponents of expanding casinos block advancement of bill pushing back deadline for impact studies

Proponents of expanding Nebraska casinos beyond the existing six racetracks won a round in the Legislature last week. They helped block the advancement of a bill that seeks to delay until 2029 a required market study on the impact of additional casino gambling on already-approved state racinos. Under current Nebraska law, the state Racing and…

Law ・ 01 March 2023

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Proponents of casinos beyond existing six racetracks won Legislature round

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Proponents of allowing casinos at more than the six existing horse-racing tracks in Nebraska scored a victory of sorts last week. They helped block advancement of a bill to delay until 2029 a required market study on the impact of casino gambling, including whether it would have a detrimental or positive…

Law ・ 01 March 2023

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Proponents of expanding casinos beyond existing six racetracks won a round in the Legislature

LINCOLN - Proponents of allowing casinos at more than the six existing horse-racing tracks in Nebraska scored a victory of sorts last week. They helped block advancement of a bill to delay until 2029 a required market study on the impact of casino gambling, including whether it would have a detrimental or positive financial impact on existing…

Law ・ 01 March 2023

Lincoln Journal Star

Casino rules set to come out next week; vote set for Dec. 17

A year after Nebraska voters approved casino gambling at the state's horse racing tracks, there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel for the tracks hoping to get gaming licenses. Tom Sage, executive director of the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission, said Wednesday that a final draft of casino regulations is set to be released Nov. 12. Sage…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 September 2022

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Nebraska: WarHorse Casino Lincoln targeting Sept. 19 for temporary facility opening; awaits casino license

WarHorse Gaming received Thursday approval from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to begin construction on a temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course that will have up to 300 slot machines. The developer targets an opening in two months. The entity is formed by Ho-Chunk Inc. -the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 17 August 2022

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Nebraska: Ogallala City approves $100M Elite casino project in event of new licenses allowance

The Ogallala City Council and Keith County Board of Commissioners approved this week plans for a $100 million project that would be built by the same gaming company that's building a casino at Fonner Park in Grand Island. The move was done in anticipation of a potential allowance of further casinos at new horse racing tracks. Elite Casino…

Travel ・ 27 July 2022

The North Platte Telegraph

Temporary casino in Lincoln could be open in just over 2 months

If all goes as planned, Nebraskans could be taking their first pull of a slot machine handle in just over two months. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday gave WarHorse Gaming and the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association the go-ahead to start work on a temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course that will have…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 July 2022

The North Platte Telegraph

Ogallala joins with Fonner Park in bid for western Nebraska casino

If the Nebraska Legislature ever decides to allow casinos at new horse racing tracks, Ogallala is ready. The Ogallala City Council and Keith County Board of Commissioners earlier this week approved plans for a $100 million project that would be built by the same gaming company that's building a casino at Fonner Park in Grand Island. It's the second…

Gaming Authorities ・ 02 July 2022

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Nebraska bill to restrict new racinos advances; temporary casino in Grand Island might open by October

A measure seeking to impose restrictions on new racinos in Nebraska is gaining momentum. State senators advanced Legislative Bill 876 to final reading on Monday. LB 876 would require the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to hold up proposals for new racetracks and casinos until socio-economic impact and statewide market conditions studies are…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 April 2022

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Nebraska Debates Casinos Feasibility Outside of Racinos

Nebraska is trying to clear up the air and decide on a course of action insofar as to what the best way to introduce casinos to the state is. After the November 2020 vote which was backed with overwhelming support by voters to allow casino-style gambling and sports betting at existing racinos, more debates have followed to try and determine how…

Sports ・ 09 March 2022

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Nebraska Bill Paves Way for Casinos at Horse Racetracks

A bill in Nebraska that would allow for casinos at the state's six horse racetracks is making progress. The Nebraska Legislature's General Affairs Committee advanced Legislative Bill 876 on Tuesday following a 7-0 vote. It will now go to the full legislature for a debate. would block the development of casinos in other areas of the state The…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 March 2022

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OTHER VOICES: Nebraska has sensible rules for its casinos, new racetracks

Casino gambling in Nebraska took a giant step forward earlier this month when the state Racing and Gaming commission unanimously voted to approve rules for casinos at the state's horse racetracks. It took the commission and its staff more than a year to create the 67 pages of rules and regulations that are the historic first step toward the…

Law ・ 29 December 2021

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Significant step made toward Columbus casino

The planned $75 million project for a Caesar's horse track and casino in Columbus took a major step forward on Friday. At a hearing of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, commission members voted 6-0 in favor of the rules presented that allow casino gambling at Nebraska race tracks. The package now heads to Attorney General Doug Peterson and…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 December 2021

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Estimates on Nebraska casino revenue 'are all over the place'

New industry estimates show that casino gambling could give Nebraskans significantly more property tax relief than advocates touted during last year's successful campaign to legalize expanded gambling. One source put the amount at about $63 million annually from casinos planned at the state's six existing horse tracks. Another projects it at closer…

Finance ・ 13 December 2021

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More states considering casino gambling expansion

It's no wonder why states across the nation are in various stages of introducing some form of gaming to their citizens. The American Gaming Association last week reported that commercial gaming revenue hit a quarterly record for the months of July, August and September and that revenue is on a record pace for 2021. The AGA said that with $38.67…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 November 2021

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Nebraska to issue final draft of casino rules on Friday, vote set for Dec. 17

The Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission took into account suggestions from the public and industry in the regulations for casino gambling at the state's horse racing tracks. A public hearing on the proposed rules will also be held at the December 17 meeting. All six horse tracks in Nebraska have announced plans to build casinos; proposals have been…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 November 2021

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Casino startup price in Nebraska: $1 million

Companies that want to open a casino at a Nebraska horse racetrack will have to pony up $1 million for a license. That's one of the requirements of the rules released Friday afternoon by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The 67-page document lays out everything from license applications, to how to handle money, to how to deal with problem…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 November 2021

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Nebraska casino rules set to come out next week; vote set for Dec. 17

A year after Nebraska voters approved casino gambling at the state's horse racing tracks, there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel for the tracks hoping to get gaming licenses. Tom Sage, executive director of the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission, said Wednesday that a final draft of casino regulations is set to be released Nov. 12. Sage…

Gaming Authorities ・ 04 November 2021

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Nebraska Regulator Is Yet to Draft Casino Regulations

Nebraska voters approved the addition of casino gaming at horse racing venues, but state regulators are yet to draft the rules and regulations under which this type of activity will be conducted. During a Friday meeting of the state Racing and Gaming Commission, the agency's executive director, Tom Sage, said that preparing the casino gambling…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 September 2021