Online Casinos in Nebraska
Five racetrack casinos have opened since 2022 and live table games arrived in 2025. None of that play is allowed online.
Short Answer
No. There are no licensed online casinos in Nebraska.
Nebraska has not legalized real-money iGaming, and the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission licenses no online slots, table games, or live dealer rooms. Casino play happens in person only at the state's licensed racetrack casinos. Mobile sports betting also stays off-limits, leaving retail sportsbooks as the only legal channel. Sweepstakes casinos remain accessible and the Nebraska Lottery handles draw games and keno.
How It Happened
Voters approve casino gambling
Initiative 429 passes 65 to 35, with sister measures 430 and 431, opening Nebraska's constitution to gambling at licensed racetracks.
Governor Ricketts signs LB 561
The bill creates the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, sets the licensing framework, and confines sports betting to in-person locations.
WarHorse Lincoln opens
Nebraska's first state-licensed casino starts taking bets in a temporary building with 433 slot machines.
Harrah's Columbus opens
Caesars Entertainment launches the state's third commercial casino on the grounds of the Columbus race track.
Grand Island Casino Resort opens
The $185 million property at Fonner Park launches with Nebraska's first live table games and first poker room.
Lake Mac Casino Resort opens
The Ogallala property opens as the fifth state-licensed casino, with a Quarter Horse track and retail sports betting.
Sweepstakes Casinos for Nebraska
With no licensed online casinos here, sweepstakes sites are the legal way to play slots and table games online from Nebraska.
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Why There Are No Online Casinos
Nebraska voters opened the door to casino gambling in November 2020, when Initiatives 429, 430, and 431 passed by about a 65 to 35 margin and added a constitutional carve-out for licensed racetracks. Governor Pete Ricketts signed the implementing law, LB 561, on May 25, 2021. The statute created the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission and authorized slot machines, table games, and sports betting strictly inside the perimeter of a licensed racetrack.
That perimeter rule is why there is no online casino market. LB 561 did not contemplate iGaming, and no bill since has tried to authorize online slots or table games. Online sports betting has been the closer fight: Senator Eliot Bostar's amendment LR 20CA cleared a first floor vote 27 to 16 in March 2025, but Bostar pulled it the following month after supporters could not reach the 30 votes a constitutional amendment requires. As of May 2026, a committee called Tax Relief Nebraska is gathering signatures to put online sports betting before voters in November 2026, with $2.6 million in backing from DraftKings and FanDuel. Online casino games are not part of that drive.
What You Can Play in Nebraska
What is actually regulated in the state right now, online and off.
Racetrack Casinos
Five state-licensed casinos take bets in person: WarHorse Lincoln, WarHorse Omaha, Harrah's Columbus, Grand Island Casino Resort, and Lake Mac in Ogallala. WarHorse South Sioux City is scheduled to open in 2026. All require a minimum age of 21.
Retail Sports Betting
LB 561 allows in-person sportsbooks at the state's racetrack casinos. Operators include Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah's Columbus and ELITE Sportsbook at Lake Mac, with kiosk and counter wagering. Mobile betting is not authorized, and Nebraska statute bars wagers on in-state college teams.
Tribal Casinos
Four tribal venues operate under federal compacts: Ohiya Casino (Santee Sioux Nation), Lucky 77 (Omaha Tribe), Iron Horse and Native Star (Winnebago Tribe). They run Class II machines and sit outside the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission's authority.
Nebraska Lottery and Keno
The state lottery sells Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch tickets through licensed retailers. Cities and counties operate local keno under the Department of Revenue Charitable Gaming Division. Minimum age is 19.
Sweepstakes and Social Casinos
No Nebraska statute bans the sweepstakes model, so sites like Stake.us and Chumba operate here. They award redeemable prizes through a no-purchase entry path, the closest legal substitute for online casino games.
Play Responsibly
You must be 21 to gamble at a Nebraska casino or place a sports bet, and 19 to play the state lottery. If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential help, or read our responsible gambling guide.
Nebraska Gambling FAQ
Are online casinos legal in Nebraska?+
No. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission licenses no real-money online slots, table games, or live dealer rooms. The constitutional carve-out passed in 2020 only allows gambling inside the perimeter of a licensed racetrack, so any site advertising 'Nebraska online casino real money' is offshore and unregulated.
Can I bet on sports online in Nebraska?+
Not yet. Sports betting is restricted to in-person sportsbooks at the state's racetrack casinos under LB 561. A ballot committee called Tax Relief Nebraska is gathering signatures to put online sports betting before voters in November 2026.
Where are the commercial casinos in Nebraska?+
Five are open as of May 2026: WarHorse Lincoln, WarHorse Omaha, Harrah's Columbus, Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park, and Lake Mac Casino Resort in Ogallala. WarHorse South Sioux City is scheduled to open in 2026.
How old do you have to be to gamble in Nebraska?+
You must be 21 to enter a state-licensed casino or place a sports bet. The Nebraska Lottery and keno are 19 and up. Bingo and pari-mutuel horse racing are 18 and up.
Are sweepstakes casinos allowed in Nebraska?+
Yes. No Nebraska law bans the sweepstakes model, so platforms operating under federal promotional contest rules remain accessible. They are not state-licensed gambling, and prize redemption rules vary by operator.
Will Nebraska legalize online casinos?+
There is no enacted iGaming law and no bill on the Nebraska Legislature's docket as of May 2026. Lawmakers and ballot campaigns are focused on mobile sports betting first. We update this page when the legal status changes.