Nebraska gambling law changes https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/ New laws, launches, tax changes and enacted bills on gambling in Nebraska. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack opens in Ogallala, generating $4.42M GGR in its first year https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:2025-08-19:Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack opens in Ogallala, genera Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT First permanent casinos open in Nebraska https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:2024-01-01:First permanent casinos open in Nebraska Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT Jackpocket launches lottery courier service in Nebraska (16th state) https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:2023-06-01:Jackpocket launches lottery courier service in Nebraska (16t Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT Casino gaming operations expand statewide https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:2023-01-01:Casino gaming operations expand statewide Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT Commission assumes gaming oversight; first temporary casino opens in Nebraska https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:2022-01-01:Commission assumes gaming oversight; first temporary casino Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT Nebraska voters approve constitutional amendments authorizing casino gaming (including sports wagering) at licensed racetrack enclosures https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:2020-11-03:Nebraska voters approve constitutional amendments authorizin Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT Santee Sioux Nation opens Ohiya Casino on its Nebraska reservation; state sues shortly after over game offerings https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:1996-01-01:Santee Sioux Nation opens Ohiya Casino on its Nebraska reser Mon, 01 Jan 1996 12:00:00 GMT Nebraska Lottery begins selling on-line (lotto/Powerball) tickets https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:1994-07-21:Nebraska Lottery begins selling on-line (lotto/Powerball) ti Thu, 21 Jul 1994 12:00:00 GMT Nebraska Lottery sells its first instant (scratch) tickets, becoming the 37th state lottery https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:1993-09-11:Nebraska Lottery sells its first instant (scratch) tickets, Sat, 11 Sep 1993 12:00:00 GMT Voters approve constitutional amendment (LR 24CA) letting the Legislature authorize a state lottery (~63% approval) https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:1992-11-03:Voters approve constitutional amendment (LR 24CA) letting th Tue, 03 Nov 1992 12:00:00 GMT Nebraska State Racing Commission established to regulate pari-mutuel horse racing https://gamblingatlas.org/states/nebraska/#timeline event:NE:1935-01-01:Nebraska State Racing Commission established to regulate par Tue, 01 Jan 1935 12:00:00 GMT