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Nebraska recovers nearly $530,000 from gambling winnings in 13 weeks

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Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services said the state recovered close to $530,000 through its gambling winnings debt-setoff programme in the first 13 weeks. The department received $215,852.98 for child support enforcement; the collection programme began on 2 September and directs withheld winnings to state agencies.

Casino operators in Nebraska must withhold eligible winnings from people with outstanding state debts.

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