Efforts to expand Nebraska sports betting beyond casino floors are moving into the signature‑gathering phase, as backers prepare for a citizen‑initiated ballot measure in 2026. With legislative proposals stalled by procedural hurdles, casino interests and reform advocates are turning to public votes to authorize online wagering statewide. Under state law, the initiative must collect certified signatures from at least 10 percent of registered voters — currently about 125,786 names — to place a constitutional amendment before voters. Nebraska now permits sports wagers only in person at licensed casino locations, taxed at 20 percent. Earlier this year, State Senator Eliot Bostar introduced LR20CA,…

Congratulations are in order as Nebraska sports betting has become the latest to join the regulated market! And while we are happy that betting on sports continues to expand, we cannot help but be a little disappointed that wagers will not be allowed online. Governor Pete Ricketts signed the legislation, which not only legalized betting on sports in the state, but also allowed for the expansion of casino gambling. Horse tracks in the state will now be permitted to offer “Las Vegas style” games, which we hope includes slots, craps, roulette, blackjack, and video poker. Initially, the Governor was opposed…

The runaway spread of regulated gambling has popped up in some new places, with sports betting bills working their way through committees in three additional states this week. Below is a brief look at each, keeping in mind that they are early in the process… and any legislation is most likely weeks, months or even years away. The biggest prize (as far as population goes) would be Texas, where House of Representatives’ State Affairs Committee is mulling a bill that would bring regulated online sports wagers to the state. A limit of five operators would be approved and overseen by…