And while March Madness could be the state’s introduction to legal betting, the better odds are on wagers being legal by the time college football begins and the NFL resumes in the fall. Given all of the steps needed, it’s unlikely sports betting will be legal in Nebraska by the time the Super Bowl kicks off in February. After Governor Jim Pillen signs them off, the regulations will be presented to the Secretary of State's Office and will become official approximately a week after that. Tom Sage, Executive Director of the state’s Racing and Gaming Commission, said that the framework of rules for sports betting, which was given the green light by the commissioners in October, has been examined and approved by the Attorney General’s office.Īccording to Sage, the rules will be sent to the governor's office for review this week, reports The Grand Island Independent. The new market nears its launch as revenue from slot machine players continues to roll in, after casino gaming made its debut last year. Nebraskans are inching closer to placing the first legal sports wagers in the Cornhusker State.
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