Gross gaming revenue for Nebraska’s four commercial casinos totaled $21.1 million in April, rising from last year’s reported figure of $8.2 million and representing a year-over-year increase of 154.7%.
The percentage increase is skewed, however, by limited operations at two of the state’s four casinos last April.
The figures, published by the state’s gambling regulator, the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, revealed that electronic gaming devices amounted to $18.1 million of gross gaming revenue. Electronic table games reported $429,943, table games generated $2 million, and retail sportsbooks yielded $496,207.
Of the four casinos, WarHorse Casino Lincoln, Grand Island Casino & Resort, Harrah’s Columbus, and WarHorse Casino Omaha each produced year-over-year revenue increases. WarHorse Casino Omaha and Harrah’s Columbus, both with limited operations in April 2024, had the most significant increases, rising from $40,117 to $6.8 million and $1,551 to $2.3 million, respectively.
Grand Island rose from $3.4 million to $5.4 million, a year-over-year increase of 59.1%, while WarHorse Casino Lincoln increased from $4.8 million to $6.8 million, a year-over-year rise of 33.2%.
Nebraska’s four commercial casinos are attached to racetrack facilities and also offer in-person sports wagering. Online wagering and igaming are not legal in the state. A bill that would have legalized online sports betting was abandoned in April when it became clear that it did not have the support necessary to become law.
