Nebraska casinos generated more than $20.7 million in gross gaming revenue in June, according to figures attributed to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The total was 121% higher year on year but 14.4% below May; WarHorse Casino Omaha recorded $7.7 million after its expansion to slots and table games.
WarHorse Omaha’s expanded slots and table games contributed to Nebraska’s June gaming revenue.
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Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced that two petitions qualified for a statewide vote on online sports betting. One would amend the state constitution to permit internet sports wagering; the other would regulate it, including allowing up to 12 platforms and requiring in-state servers.
Nebraska Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen confirmed that two petitions on online sports betting met signature requirements, sending separate constitutional and regulatory measures to voters in November. The petitions gathered 138,473 and 96,918 valid signatures respectively; the proposals would limit online betting to licensed racetrack operators and contracted platform providers.
Nebraska casinos recorded July revenue of USD28.1m, a 31.8% annual increase, citing Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission figures. Slots contributed USD24.4m, increasing 30.2%, while table games brought in USD2.5m, a 60% rise.
Nebraska casinos recorded $27.1 million in revenue in May, up 11.9% year on year, according to Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission figures. Slots generated $23.5 million, table games $2.4 million, electronic table games $672,155 and retail sports betting $523,246.
Nebraska’s five casinos and racetracks reported $28 million in revenue for March, up 42.6% year on year, according to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. Slots generated $23.9 million, while retail sports betting revenue rose 151% to $791,353.