Nebraska voters approved casino gambling in 2020 and commercial casinos began opening in 2023, marking a major shift for the historically gambling-averse state. Online poker remains unregulated as the new land-based market is still establishing itself.
Key Facts
Voters approved commercial casinos at horse racing tracks in 2020
Casino gaming launched at licensed racetracks starting in 2023
Sports betting launched alongside casino gaming at licensed facilities
No licensed online poker framework exists yet
As a new gambling state, online poker regulation is likely years away