Allow an authorized gaming operator to conduct sports wagering by means of an online sports wagering platform under the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act and change the distribution of taxes collected from sports wagering
LB 438 permits authorized racetrack gaming operators in Nebraska to offer sports wagering through online platforms, expanding current in-person betting options. It directly affects licensed racetracks, their operators, and Nebraskans who place sports bets online. Key provisions define "online sports wagering platform" and require such betting to operate under the existing Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act framework, with wagers only accepted from residents within the state. The bill also modifies how taxes collected from sports wagering are distributed, though specific tax percentages are not detailed in the provided text.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Committee
2
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to General Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Ashlei Spivey
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