Nebraska Sports Betting
Retail Limited Kiosks
State Market Snapshot
Authorized Operators
WarHorse Sportsbook Caesars Sportsbook
Market Notes
- Handle and growth: Nebraska remains a small retail-only sports betting market. Full-year 2025 sports betting revenue reached approximately $9.3 million (nearly double 2024 levels), showing strong growth at existing locations. Early 2026 figures continue to trend upward, driven by NFL, college football, and new casino expansions.
- Market split: 100% retail at four main locations: WarHorse Casino Lincoln, WarHorse Casino Omaha, Grand Island Casino Resort, and Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Columbus. No mobile or online sports betting is available statewide.
- Hold and tax: Hold data is not publicly broken out in detail (estimated 8–12%). Operators pay a 20% tax on adjusted gross revenue. Revenue supports property tax relief, education, and problem-gambling programs.
- Regulatory note: Sports betting is limited to racino locations only. A major citizen-led petition drive (backed by DraftKings, FanDuel, and WarHorse Gaming) is actively collecting signatures for the November 2026 ballot to legalize mobile/online sports betting. The effort is progressing well and has strong industry funding. If successful, mobile betting could launch in 2027. Enforcement against offshore operators continues, and residents frequently cross into Iowa or Missouri for mobile options.