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Nebraska senators advance constitutional amendment to let voters decide on mobile sports wagering
Summary
The Nebraska Legislature advanced LR20CA, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow mobile sports wagering, after debate that centered on revenue for property-tax relief and concerns about gambling addiction; the measure will appear on the 2026 ballot if voters approve it.
Senator John Bostar filed LR20CA, a constitutional amendment that would put the question of authorizing mobile sports wagering in Nebraska before voters on the November 2026 ballot, and senators voted 27-16 to advance the resolution to general file.
Supporters said the amendment would let Nebraskans decide whether to permit regulated mobile sports wagering and could direct tax revenue to property-tax relief. "Let's not leave this money on the table or have it go to Iowa," said Senator John Bostar, who introduced the resolution and cited a GeoComply study showing active mobile-wagering activity tied to Nebraska accounts.
Opponents urged caution, arguing that legalizing…
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