In a 67-page document released by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, the state regulator has revealed that operators that apply for a license to operate casinos in six race tracks would have to pay an upfront fee of $1 million.
Nebraska Gaming Commission Proposes Huge Casino License Fee Nebraska Gaming Commission Proposes Huge Casino License FeeSpeaking of the new regulations, Lynne McNally, Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association EVP, said:
Nebraska Gaming Commission Proposes Huge Casino License Fee Nebraska Gaming Commission Proposes Huge Casino License Fee“There’s not the human or equine infrastructure in place to support any more racing than we already have.”
The release of the casino regulations comes almost one year to the day since Nebraska voters approved the expansion of existing gambling laws to allow race tracks to launch casino gaming on their properties. Now that the regulations have been released, a public hearing will take place on December 17th.
Although the electorate was heavily in favor of allowing casino gambling, there has been no move by lawmakers as of yet to introduce sports wagering legislation. However, if the public hearing on the rules goes well, the topic could be brought up for discussion when the legislature reconvenes in January 2022.
