At 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, members of the public will be able to gamble, dine and enjoy all of the features of the new Grand Island Casino Resort. From then on, the casino will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.By a unanimous vote, the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission approved a req
Nebraska lawmakers heard from gambling lobbyists that they should expand state gambling to include mobile sports betting, while opponents called out an “industry driven by greed.”Legislative Resolution 20CA, a proposed constitutional amendment filed by State Sen. Eliot Bostar of Lincoln, would allow
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission’s latest report shows the four casinos in Nebraska generated $29 million in tax revenue last year.Of that, $20 million will help alleviate local property taxes.Casey Ricketts is the executive director of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. She said th
Nebraska Senator Tom Brandt has introduced Legislative Bill 63, a proposal that seeks to legalize pre-match and live wagering on in-state college sports. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Danielle Conrad and Stan Clouse, aims to amend the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act, potentially expanding
A new report highlights the latest gambling tax revenue figures, with Lincoln benefiting from a late-year boost fueled by sports betting.WarHorse Casino in Lincoln generated more than $59 million in revenue over the past year. Of that total, 20% went to a variety of tax funds, while the casino retai
Betting on expanded gaming in Omaha and Lincoln appears to be paying off. It’s to the tune of millions of dollars in state gaming tax dollars.According to the latest Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission numbers, since WarHorse Casino opened its doors at its Omaha facility in August it’s brought in
It’s been over a year since The Elite Sportsbook opened in Grand Island and so far, the casino has seen an influx of customers.Vince Fiala, the general manager of the Grand Island casino, said that Nebraska football’s matchup against Iowa marked the first time that customers could bet on high stakes
After a bruising state report questioned the oversight of millions of dollars in state casino gaming revenue, the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission revealed Friday that it has hired an auditor. Among his duties will be to review financial documents and reports from gaming operators to ensure com
State Auditor Mike Foley on Monday castigated Nebraska’s oversight of casino tax revenues as “lackluster at best and oftentimes completely nonexistent” despite the millions of dollars involved.In a new audit report, he also questioned the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission’s ability to successful
Before a packed, divided audience that was doubled online, the Ogallala City Council on Tuesday night removed its only major legal obstacle to western Nebraska’s first “racino.”Council members voted 4-1 to rezone 175 acres of farmland near Interstate 80 Exit 126 for commercial use after a negative O
Gov. Jim Pillen Wednesday approved the selection of Casey Ricketts to lead the agency that regulates casino gambling and horse racing in the state.Ricketts, one of four finalists for the executive director job, had been serving as interim director of the agency.Members of the Nebraska Racing and Gam
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