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Voters in Nebraska, Indiana and Virginia will decide gambling expansion questions Tuesday.
The measures cover mobile sports betting in Nebraska, a potential inland casino in Indiana and satellite wagering on horse racing in Virginia.
Nebraska Mobile Betting Requires Two Approvals
Nebraska voters must approve both Measures 440 and 441 to authorize and regulate mobile sports wagering.
Measure 440 would amend the state constitution to allow online sports betting through licensed racetrack casinos. Measure 441 would establish operating rules and assign oversight to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission.
Nebraska currently permits only retail sports wagering at its five racetrack casinos. The commission reported about $9.3 million in sports betting revenue last year, generating less than $2 million in taxes.
The proposed mobile wagering tax would be 20% of gross gaming revenue. The initiatives would direct 70% of tax proceeds to property-tax relief.
Bettors would have to be physically located in Nebraska, and servers would also have to be in-state. Betting on Nebraska teams playing within the state would remain prohibited.
Tax Relief Nebraska has reportedly raised an estimated $21.7 million for the legalization campaign. FanDuel and DraftKings each contributed nearly $10.3 million during the election year. Fanatics contributed $600,000, while BetMGM donated $500,000.
Opponents include Save Nebraska Sports, the Nebraska Family Alliance and former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne.
“Nebraskans support, embrace, and protect our athletes. Legalizing online sports gambling does none of those things,” Osborne said.
Three Indiana Counties Vote on Casino Eligibility
Voters in Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties will decide whether to permit inland casino gambling in their counties. The questions concern a potential $500 million casino development in northeast Indiana.
House Enrolled Act 1038 authorizes one new inland casino license in one of those three counties. It also removes an unused racino license, according to Indiana Capital Chronicle reporting cited by CDC Gaming Reports.
A county approval would require further action from local officials and the Indiana Gaming Commission before a facility could proceed. A rejection would end the process in that county.
A selected developer would have to pay the state $100 million for the license. Another $50 million would support former host communities affected by casino closures.
Developer applications must reach the commission by Dec. 1. The commission must issue final decisions by April 15, 2027.
Virginia Communities Consider Satellite Horse Wagering
Two Virginia communities will vote on expanding satellite wagering on horse racing.
The town of Pulaski will decide whether to allow satellite facilities. Amherst County will consider whether to permit pari-mutuel wagering at satellite facilities.
Each ballot question requires a simple majority for approval. The Virginia Racing Commission authorizes and regulates satellite wagering and off-track betting facilities.
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Source: As reported by CDC Gaming Reports.
