Nebraska Bill Paves Way for Casinos at Horse Racetracks
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Nebraska General Affairs Committee advanced Legislative Bill 876 on Tuesday. It will go to the full legislature for a debate. The measure would allow for casinos in the state's six counties with licensed racetracks.
Nebraska General Affairs Committee chairman Senator Tom Briese believes the proposal strikes a balance between casino proponents and those who have concerns about too much gambling in Nebraska. The six counties that will have access to casino gambling if LB 876 makes it into law are Platte, Hall, Dakota, Adams, Lancaster, and Douglas. Other locations seeking a racino license are Ogallala, Gering, North Platme, Norfolk, Bellevue.
Nebraska legalized gambling in November 2020. The proposed framework for casinos in Nebraska was introduced in the November. It will see casinos pay a $1m fee for a 20-year license. A measure seeking to legalize all games of chance received the green light in May 2021.
