Nebraska Set to Saddle Up for Sports Betting (Soon!)
Nebraska horse racing fans, rejoice! You’ll soon be able to place legal bets on your favorite races and potentially other sporting events. Here’s a quick rundown:
Voters Gave the Green Light: In November 2023, Nebraska voters approved amendments allowing “games of chance” at licensed horse tracks. This paves the way for sports betting options.
Retail Sportsbooks on the Horizon: A law permitting retail sportsbooks at these horse tracks has been signed. This means you might be able to place bets in person sometime in 2022, though the exact launch date is still up in the air.
Mobile Betting? Maybe Later: The current plans focus on retail sportsbooks for now. Online or mobile betting options haven’t been finalized yet.
Local College Bets Off Limits: One thing to note: you won’t be able to bet on Nebraska college teams playing within the state.
Nebraska vs Nevada: Betting Styles
Nevada, famous for its casinos, offers full mobile sports betting, but with a twist: you need to register at a casino in person first. This approach has its pros and cons, which we’ll explore in a look at Nevada’s sports betting scene.
Nebraska Betting FAQs
Not yet. The current focus is on retail sportsbooks at horse tracks. Mobile betting options are still under consideration.
The exact date hasn't been announced, but the law allows for a potential launch sometime in 2022.
At licensed horse tracks that offer retail sportsbooks.
No, the law prohibits bets on in-state college teams playing within Nebraska.
The possibility of mobile apps for sports betting in Nebraska is still being discussed. There's no official information on their availability yet.
