LR 3CA Nebraska · 108th Legislature First Special Session

Constitutional amendment to permit an authorized gaming operator conducting sports wagering within a licensed racetrack enclosure to allow a sports wager to be placed by an individual located within the State of Nebraska at the time the individual places the sports wager by means of a mobile or electronic platform

This proposed constitutional amendment would allow authorized sports betting operators at licensed Nebraska racetracks to accept wagers placed by individuals physically located within the state via mobile or electronic devices. Currently, state law permits in-person sports betting at racetracks but does not explicitly authorize online wagering from within Nebraska, creating a regulatory gap for digital platforms. If approved by voters in the November 2024 election, the change would update the state constitution to clarify that racetrack operators can legally facilitate online bets as long as the bettor is inside Nebraska when placing the wager. The measure does not expand betting to other locations or types of gambling, nor does it alter how the state distributes lottery proceeds.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jul 25, 2024 Last action Aug 20, 2024
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Aug 14, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM71
legislature
Jul 26, 2024
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Referred to General Affairs Committee
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Jul 25, 2024
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