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Nebraska online sports betting referendum

Overview

In the lead up to the November 3 referendum, advocacy group Tax Relief Nebraska has received significant funding from major sportsbook operators to support the legalization of online sports wagering. By October, DraftKings and FanDuel had each contributed $7 million to the campaign, while BetMGM and Fanatics also provided financial support.

As the election approached, total contributions to the campaign reached over $22.5 million, with DraftKings and FanDuel each having contributed approximately $10.4 million. Voters are tasked with deciding on two related initiatives: Initiative 440, which would amend the state constitution to allow for online sports wagering, and Initiative 441, which would establish the necessary regulatory framework. Both measures must pass for mobile betting to become legal in the state. Supporters suggest that the move would allow Nebraska to retain tax revenue that currently goes to neighboring states.

Entities

DraftKings · Tax Relief Nebraska · FanDuel · Nebraska · BetMGM

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Nebraska voters to decide on mobile sports betting measures

    Nebraska voters will decide on November 3 whether to legalize mobile sports betting via two ballot measures, backed by over $22 million in industry funding from companies like DraftKings and FanDuel.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Nebraska sports betting campaign receives $7M from DraftKings and FanDuel

    DraftKings and FanDuel have each contributed $7 million total to the Nebraska campaign for online sports betting legalization ahead of the November 3 referendum.

Sources

alienwp.com · gamblingnews.com · gaming.net · gastatepatriot.com