Two Nebraska petitions that would legalize online sports betting in the state have been approved for circulation ahead of the state’s 2026 general election.
The proposals have been supported by both the WarHorse Casinos in the state and the Sports Betting Alliance, according to the Lincoln Journal Star.
After being filed on January 9, the petitions were posted on the Nebraska Secretary of State’s website on Thursday.
One initiative proposes a constitutional amendment that would enable licensed horse racing tracks to partner with gaming operators to allow Nebraska residents to place bets, with casinos being able to offer up to two sportsbooks.
This petition would require signatures from around 10% of registered voters to get the amendment onto the ballot.
