Today Senator Tom Briese, chair of the General Affairs Committee in the Nebraska Legislature, introduced LB 560, which will establish some parameters for the expansion of racetrack casino gambling approved by Nebraska voters. In introducing this legislation, Briese said, “For the last several years, on the floor of the legislature, and in the General Affairs committee, I have opposed the expansion of casino gaming in our great state. But now, our citizens have spoken and provided us with a clear mandate. They want gambling at racetrack casinos, along with the property tax relief it provides.”

Briese continued on, “It’s now our obligation to ensure that the will of the voters is respected. Towards that end, I have introduced LB 560 to clarify and facilitate what Nebraskans have demanded, and provide some parameters for this expansion.”