Industry
July 26, 2022
BMM Testlabs Approved for Nebraska Launch
BMM Testlabs, a company lauding itself as the most experienced private independent gaming certification lab in the world, will be allowed to check casino equipment in the state of Nebraska. BMM Testlabs Forays into Nebraska The certification expert has successfully received approval from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. Now that the state regulator has […]
Casino
June 20, 2022
Nebraska Wants More Horse Racetracks to Attract Casinos
When voters went to the ballot in 2020 and cast their votes in favor of the legalization of private wagering, they thought that they are taking a decisive stride into the future. However, the realities are that despite Nebraska managing to push through a working private gambling framework, one pesky condition may actually cause more […]
Casino
May 16, 2022
Nebraska Governor Paves the Way for Casino License Applications in June
After legislative Bill 876 aimed at expanding the gambling market in Nebraska gained traction at the end of March with senator Tom Briese by its side, it was Governor Pete Ricketts’ turn to bring his contribution to the saga. Last Wednesday, Ricketts signed off the rules that would allow casino gambling in the Cornhusker State. […]
Legal
March 30, 2022
New Proposal for Casino Gambling Gains Traction in Nebraska
A bill in Nebraska that seeks to expand the gambling options in the state gained traction earlier this week after. A New Casino Bill Receives Approval from Lawmakers Legislative Bill 876 was introduced early in January this year. The bill’s primary sponsor is Senator Tom Briese, who is also a chairman of the General Affairs […]
Industry
March 9, 2022
Nebraska’s Casino Bill Goes Forward but Faces Several Challenges
Legislative Bill 876 was advanced by the General Affairs Committee of the Legislature in Nebraska after spending a couple of weeks in a dispute over certain issues. Even though one member did not cast a vote, the bill still ended up being advanced with a 7-0 vote. One of the issues at hand was the […]
Legal
February 21, 2022
Nebraska: A Bill Proposes Vending Machines for Lottery Tickets
A bill in Nebraska proposes to introduce lottery ticket sales via vending machines. New Bill Proposes Changes to Rules for Selling Lottery Tickets Nebraska is one of the US states that has restricted casino gambling to Tribal operators. The state also offers wagering on horse racing, as well as lottery. But the state’s current gambling […]
Industry
November 15, 2021
Nebraska Set to Charge $1M for Casino Licenses
Nebraska is edging closer to introducing casinos at racetracks. During a hearing of the state Racing and Gaming Commission, a 67-page document containing the rules of a framework for legalizing casinos was introduced with up to six licensed tracks eligible to open casinos. This includes Lincoln, and while the rules are in their preliminary stage, […]
Industry
September 13, 2021
NFL Kicks Off, Nebraska Yet to Launch Sports Betting
Despite the hopes of sports fans in Nebraska, sports wagering didn’t launch in time for the NFL 2021 Season kick-off. During a recent interview, the Racing and Gaming Commission in the state outlined that the complex process is taking time. Although no timeframe was provided, sports fans may be able to enjoy sports wagering in […]
Business
August 20, 2021
Planet Bingo Wins $2.99 million from Video King in Nebraska Lawsuit
The Nebraska Supreme Court granted Planet Bingo $2.99 million in a verdict for its lawsuit against Video King, which began in 2011. Planed Bingo Sued Video King for Breaching Contract Agreement On August 13, Planet Bingo, a California-based developer of gaming software and proprietary gaming tables, has reached a million-dollar verdict against another gaming company. […]
Casino
July 6, 2021
Caesars to Build Harrah’s Casino and Racetrack in Nebraska
Caesars Entertainment inked a new deal with Columbus Exposition and Racing to build and develop a Harrah’s casino and racetrack. The new venue is expected to cost approximately $75 million and will be located in Columbus, Nebraska. New Racetrack and Casino Comes to Nebraska Caesars Entertainment, the US casino giant, announced a new deal with […]