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Nebraska’s Casino Oversight Struggles Are a Symptom of Rapid Gambling Expansion

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) hired new staff to address serious compliance deficiencies highlighted in an October audit.

Posted on: November 21, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

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Nebraska Casino Revenue Reaches New Heights After WarHorse Omaha’s First Full Month

In August, Nebraska casino revenue shot up 74.3% thanks to WarHorse Omaha logging its first month of full operation, the state's newest casino.

Posted on: October 2, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Nebraska Senator On How Online Sports Betting Effort Can Move Forward

Property tax relief plan produced in special session didn't include online sports betting.

Posted on: September 12, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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Permanent WarHorse Casino Opens In Omaha As Special Session Considers Online Gambling

WarHorse Casino in Omaha opened its doors on Tuesday, bringing casino gambling and property tax relief to Nebraska.

Posted on: August 8, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Nebraska Mulls Online Sports Betting In Special Session

Online sports betting revenue could provide much-needed property tax relief in Nebraska. A committee heard three hours of discussion about it during a special legislative session.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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Nebraska Online Gaming On The Table As Legislators Try To Solve Property Tax Crisis

Nebraska legislators are holding a special session focused on lowering property taxes. One possible solution is legal online sports betting.

Posted on: July 29, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Nebraska Gaming Tax Down In June; Permanent WarHorse Omaha Casino Opens Aug. 6

Four Nebraska casinos reported nearly $1.78 million in June gaming tax, an annual increase but an 8.2% decrease from May 2024.

Posted on: July 24, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Here’s What To Expect At Nebraska’s New Permanent Harrah’s Casino, Now Open

Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, the first permanent casino in Nebraska, opened on Friday and will feature live horse races.

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

Opening Of First Permanent Nebraska ‘Racino’ Could Shift Gaming Ambitions

The opening of the permanent Harrah's Columbus facility marks the beginning of a new stage of legal gambling in Nebraska.

Posted on: April 23, 2024 | | Derek Helling

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Online Lottery Courier Lotto.com Expands To Nebraska

On Thursday, Lotto.com, an online lottery platform, officially launched in Nebraska, marking its ninth state in the US.

Posted on: April 9, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

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Nebraska’s Casino Oversight Struggles Are a Symptom of Rapid Gambling Expansion

Nebraska Casino Revenue Reaches New Heights After WarHorse Omaha’s First Full Month

Nebraska Senator On How Online Sports Betting Effort Can Move Forward

Permanent WarHorse Casino Opens In Omaha As Special Session Considers Online Gambling

Nebraska Mulls Online Sports Betting In Special Session

Nebraska Online Gaming On The Table As Legislators Try To Solve Property Tax Crisis

Nebraska Gaming Tax Down In June; Permanent WarHorse Omaha Casino Opens Aug. 6

Here’s What To Expect At Nebraska’s New Permanent Harrah’s Casino, Now Open

Opening Of First Permanent Nebraska ‘Racino’ Could Shift Gaming Ambitions

Online Lottery Courier Lotto.com Expands To Nebraska

BetRivers Signs Phil Hellmuth as Brand Ambassador to Promote New Poker Platform

Lack of Parking Reportedly an Issue as Bally’s Chicago Posts Disappointing Revenue at Temporary Location

Kentucky Casino And Fantasy Sport Regulation Bill Introduced in House

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand