How Nebraska’s legalization of casinos has affected the state

The couple is leaving the Svetlumnaya Lincoln Casino, which was unveiled in September 2022 and was the first of four casinos operating in real time in Nebrake.

In just one year, the casino industry in Nebrake has shown signs of ripples.

Since September 2022, four temporary casinos have been unveiled in Nebrake, at cabadrome in major cities in the state. In May, Harrah-Casino was unveiled in Behemoth. Those who like to adapt and manage the new industry believe that the triumphs and difficulties of the first year of its existence are only a small part of what residents of Nebrake will have the chance to see when casinos become more unchanged.

"It's been pretty stressful," Casey Rects, director for compliance with claims for jumping and gambling commission, speaks, speaks. "And it's only growing."

Year 1: How it went

In 2023, the new industry expanded its boom: In line with the Nebraska Municipal Audit Report, the state's casinos brought in $89 million in revenue between its four facilities in Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island and Columbus.

The longest-running War Horse Lincoln brought in more revenue, at $51. 5 million. About 97 percent of these funds came from its 425 slot machines, and the remaining 3 percent - sports fees from the facility itself.

The Grand Island Casino Resort casino brought in almost $30 million, 92 percent of which came from slot machines. The temporary facility in Columbus brought in $7. 3 million, and the Omaha War Horse, which played sports, made $244, 000 in two months of work.

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"Right now, I think it's going well. This is something we've been waiting for."

As new casinos open, the economic win is actually expected to continue and grow. As of March 2024, Warhorse Lincoln is talking about a record high revenue of $5. 5 million, 189% above the first 10 months of 2022.

What will this mean for Nepobla residents?

The Racing and Gambling Commission says that the Nepoblaska state that took over from the casinos will definitely help reduce property taxes for state residents.

Each casino in Nebrack will be taxed 20% of its annual revenue. Of this initial tax, 70% will go to the state foreign exchange fund, which will reduce property taxes for Nebrack residents. The remaining 30% will be distributed among the city and borough, which has the casinos, the state foreign exchange fund, and the Compulsive Player Assistance Program.

This is a small step in reducing the state of 1. 63 %, the 7th place in the United States.

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"In Nebraska, it is virtually impossible to find new tax revenue without launching a new industry," said kneehouse. "Whether you live near the casino, or do gambling at a casino, you can get the benefits that you did not have before the casino appeared."

In 2023, the committee collected more than $ 17. 8 million taxes from four temporary casinos, of which $ 12 million was reduced to reduction of property tax.

Since the beginning of 2024, the committee has already collected more than $ 5 million casino taxes and added $ 3. 6 million to the property tax reduction fund.

How is the casino born and what rules are?

In November 2020, voters passed three initiatives, and casino gambling at the stat e-approved racetrack was legalized. After legalization, a small group worked hard to launch this industry. During this time, the Nebraska Horse Racing and Gaming Committee increased by nearly 30 staff to respond to rapid growing industries.

Each facility must follow the gaming rules and regulations set by the Nebraska Congress, and the internal management standards set by the committee.

The committee is responsible for the implementation, revision, and enforcement of the number of rules that each facility must obey in order to ensure the fairness and safety of the industry. In addition, audit, regulate, and determine monetary policy.

The agents and the law enforcement officers work at each casino and stay on the spot to always execute the rules.

"Lickets say," We don't just open the casino and go home. We are always there and work with the casino. "

The appropriate management of the new racetracks was a major issue for the committee to grow and solidify the foothold as the racetracks opened. At the time the voters approved gambling in 2020, there were only two committees in the committee simply called the Nebraska Horse Racing Committee.

Richets was one of the six employees collected immediately, working in a 2 4-hour system to open two temporary casinos in the state, Warhos Lincoln and Grand Island Casino & Resorts in 2022. 。 This month, the number of employees has expanded to nearly 30 employees to prepare a permanent casino in the state.

"Lickets said," We haven't been in their position since the start. "And we will continue to grow."

Cooperation with the casino to function properly was the first step in creating a strong found that the industry can build quickly.

"If you go through the regulation or licensing process, it is very important to do it first, because it is the best result for Nebraska."

The committee has said that the relationship between regulatory authorities and businesses is good so far and there is no major problem.

"Nebraska Horse Racing Gambling Committee, Josh Lubrano, said," Because it's a new industry, we all have to learn. But everyone wants to follow the rules. "

According to the committee, the violations recorded in the past year and a half are mainly trivial turmoil caused by new rules, and the most common misunderstandings on Nebraska's unique document confirmation rules. In Nebraska, it is necessary to confirm the identification of all customers before entering the store, but in most other states, customers who are thought to be over 30 years old can allow them to enter. 。

However, even if it is a minor crime, identifying it is the most important step in securing the fair and secure gaming industry in Nebraska.

"By legal, you can create an open market. Those who are already gambling use local bookmakers who go abroad or are not regulated," says Rubula. "By legal, you can observe and monitor the activities of bookmakers, and if you have any problems or unchecked acts, you can notice it."

How did this affect the existing industry?

Before the appearance of the casino, the gambling industry in Nebraska focused on 1, 500 cars that can be played in cash, and skill games such as keno, bingo, pike card, billiard stand, pinball machine, lottery.

The Nebraska Charitable Gaming Committee, which regulates the casino, anticipated that the opening of a casino in Nebraska would have a significant impact on the business revenue they were directing, but had no direct impact yet. 。

"Charity Gaming Committee Brian Rocky said," I think the casino will ultimately have 5 % to 10 % of lottery sales. "But that's not the case. yeah".

According to Nepluski lottery, the total income of lottery sales at state stores increased by almost $ 18 million from 2022 to 2023. We believe that the steady success of the state lottery will continue after the appearance of a new casino.

"There is a lottery in 45 states and many casinos in many states. We know that lottery players will visit casinos," Rocky said.

The casinos in the neighboring state, such as Iowa, which have been legal since 1994, are usually in the state because customers from Segura, who usually crosses borders and gives business, are now stuck to bet. Be careful of small business drops.

According to the earning report of the Iowa Cast Gambling Committee, Braph Sciencel's casino profits have declined $ 13 million (3 %) from 2022 to 2023, and profits have decreased almost every month in the last 12 months. I am.

"Nebro has a hunger for casinos, so" so many funds have crossed the state, but now they have appeared with us, which causes great excitement and excitement. I think ""

What is the risk?

According to the Council of Gambling in the United States, 1 % of Americans suffer gambling addiction, and Nebro therapists are preparing for this problem to increase as the gambling industry develops in Neburo.

The Nevo Braski Gambling Problem Committee operates a counseling program with more than 20 consultants, and operates a 2 4-hour hotline for Nebraski people to fight addiction.

David Hayer, director of the committee, pointed out that the number of customers has increased in a short period of time since the casino opened. According to Hayer, from 2022 to 2023, the number of people who responded to the committee program and consultants for the fiscal year increased by about 10 %. For the 2024 fiscal year, when thre e-quarters have already ended, the increase is expected to increase by 15 to 20 %.

"Probably there will be no explosive growth. It will gradually increase. The increase in gambling enables people to spend money in various ways, and we observe the expansion of problems. < Spanan. > According to Nepluski lottery, the total income of treasure lottery in states has increased by about $ 18 million from 2022 to 2023. There is.

"There is a lottery in 45 states and many casinos in many states. We know that lottery players will visit casinos," Rocky said.

The casinos in the neighboring state, such as Iowa, which have been legal since 1994, are usually in the state because customers from Segura, who usually crosses borders and gives business, are now stuck to bet. Be careful of small business drops.

According to the earning report of the Iowa Cast Gambling Committee, Braph Sciencel's casino profits have declined $ 13 million (3 %) from 2022 to 2023, and profits have decreased almost every month in the last 12 months. I am.

"Nebro has a hunger for casinos, so" so many funds have crossed the state, but now they have appeared with us, which causes great excitement and excitement. I think ""

What is the risk?

According to the Council of Gambling in the United States, 1 % of Americans suffer gambling addiction, and Nebro therapists are preparing for this problem to increase as the gambling industry develops in Neburo.

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David Hayer, director of the committee, pointed out that the number of customers has increased in a short period of time since the casino opened. According to Hayer, from 2022 to 2023, the number of people who responded to the committee program and consultants for the fiscal year increased by about 10 %. For the 2024 fiscal year, when thre e-quarters have already ended, the increase is expected to increase by 15 to 20 %.

"Probably there will be no explosive growth. It will gradually increase. The increase in gambling enables people to spend money in various ways, and we observe the expansion of problems. According to the steady lottery, the steady success of the state lottery will continue after the appearance of a state lottery.

"There is a lottery in 45 states and many casinos in many states. We know that lottery players will visit casinos," Rocky said.