Nebraska: Lincoln, Grand Island casinos brought in $2.8 million in tax revenue in 2022

Nebraska: Lincoln, Grand Island casinos brought in $2.8 million in tax revenue in 2022

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  • Nolan Dorn, ABC 8
January 24, 2023 4:12 PM
  • Nolan Dorn, ABC 8

Nebraska keeps raking in the tax dollars from its two casinos.

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The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission on Tuesday released its final monthly gaming tax report for 2022.

The report was the first that included the Grand Island Casino & Resort, which opened on Dec. 27.

In just five days of operation, the Grand Island casino earned $97,157.27 in tax revenue, according to the report.

That money was divided up:

  • 70% to the Nebraska Property Tax Relief Fund: $68,010.09
    2.5% to the Nebraska General Fund: $2,428.93
    2.5% to the Compulsive Gaming Assistance Fund: $2,428.93
    12.5% to the City of Grand Island: $12,144.66
    12.5% to Hall County: $12,144.66