With gross gaming revenue reaching $21.1 million in April, Nebraska casinos showcase significant growth compared to $8.2 million last year. This surge highlights the potential of Nebraska’s casino market as it continues to expand. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission reports that electronic gaming devices contributed $18.1 million to this figure.
Impact of Electronic Gaming on Revenue
The importance of electronic gaming is evident as electronic table games brought in $429,943, while traditional table games generated $2 million. Retail sportsbooks also contributed, yielding $496,207. WarHorse Casino Lincoln, Grand Island Casino & Resort, Harrah’s Columbus, and WarHorse Casino Omaha each reported year-over-year revenue growth, underscoring the upward trend in Nebraska’s gaming sector.
Among these, WarHorse Casino Omaha and Harrah’s Columbus led significant gains. WarHorse Casino Omaha’s revenue climbed from $40,117 to $6.8 million, while Harrah’s Columbus rose from $1,551 to $2.3 million. Grand Island Casino saw a growth of 59.1%, with revenue increasing from $3.4 million to $5.4 million, and WarHorse Casino Lincoln experienced a 33.2% increase, moving from $4.8 million to $6.8 million.
Legal Landscape and Sports Wagering
Nebraska’s commercial casinos are positioned on racetracks, offering in-person sports wagering as a part of their amenities. However, online wagering and igaming remain illegal in the state. The legislation to legalize online sports betting was dropped in April, primarily due to insufficient support. For more detailed updates on legislative developments, Legal Sports Report offers comprehensive coverage.
