Initiative Measure 440: Online Sports Wagering Authorization
Source: electionresults.nebraska.gov
What does this measure do?
Nebraska's constitution would allow laws permitting online sports betting through licensed gaming operators for people located in Nebraska. Nebraskans could place sports bets on their phones or computers once the Legislature licenses and taxes it.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Citizen initiative by Tax Relief Nebraska (backed by WarHorse casino)
A campaign group whose spokesperson is Lynne McNally of WarHorse casino. It wants to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska.
Source: 1011now.com
A YES vote means
Nebraska could pass laws that license, regulate, and tax online sports betting run by gaming operators tied to licensed racetracks.
A NO vote means
The constitution would not change, and online and mobile sports betting would stay illegal in Nebraska.
Campaign Finance Information
Campaign Finance Information
Largest donors supporting
- FanDuel Inc · NYOnline sports betting company$4,700,000
- DK Crown Holdings Inc. (DraftKings) · MAOnline sports betting company$3,537,500
- Roar Digital LLC (BetMGM) · NJOnline sports betting company$250,000
- FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC (Fanatics Sportsbook) · NYOnline sports betting company$75,000
Some of this money went to groups that also work on other measures.
Largest donors opposing
No large donors reported.
Filings as of September 17, 2026 · Source: nadc-e.nebraska.gov
Source: sos.nebraska.gov
Source: sos.nebraska.gov