Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 809

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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LINCOLN — New research commissioned by a group petitioning to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska found that doing so could generate just under $87 million in new state tax revenue over five years.

Assuming that 70% of generated revenues would be distributed as property tax credits, the same as for voter-approved casino gambling, this could translate into roughly $61 million in additional tax relief over the same period, independent research firm Eilers & Krejcik …

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