- Nebraska residents and casino operators have started a petition drive to propose a constitutional amendment on the 2026 general election ballot.
- The proposal would legalize online and mobile sports betting across Nebraska.
- The initiative was proposed by WarHorse Casino after Sen. Bostar proposed LR20CA earlier this year.
LINCOLN, Neb. – Sports bettors in Nebraska are petitioning for a constitutional amendment on the 2026 general election ballot, after online sports betting regulation failed earlier this year. The effort was proposed by WarHorse Casino, as Nebraska law permits in-person sports betting at licensed casinos only.
Supporters of Nebraska online sportsbooks estimate that regulation could bring in an additional $32 million in tax revenue annually. This revenue would fund the Nebraska Property Tax Relief Fund, as well as help gambling addiction services and community development.
Next Steps
To qualify for the 2026 ballot, petitioners must collect signatures from 10% of registered voters in Nebraska (around 125,000 signatures).
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Having to be collected by July 2026, signature collection is expected to begin later this year.
If placed on the ballot and passed by voters, Nebraska could see online sportsbooks go live in early 2027.
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