Nebraska’s baby step into legal sports wagering last month didn’t bring a windfall of revenue to state and local coffers.
The revenue numbers reflect the proceeds from just nine days of betting at a single casino in Lincoln.
While tax revenue collected from the state’s racetrack casinos rose overall in June compared to May, the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln saw a dip in gross proceeds for the month, despite its exclusive launch of sports wagering, according to state records. Grand Island Casino and Resort saw a dip, too.
State officials caution not to read too much into the numbers. June is typically a slow time for gambling in general and sports betting specifically.
