Nebraska Online Gambling

Can you gamble online in Nebraska?

DESPITE legislation being passed last year to legalize sports betting in Nebraska, the process has been slow with the number of venues allowing in-person betting still limited to around half a dozen horse racing tracks. The other downside is that the law changes did not cover online wagering, which still remains illegal in the Cornhusker state, and there are no signs of an imminent change in mobile betting. 

Legal gambling is limited to land-based casinos, most located on tribal land to the west of the state, offering a range of table games and slots, with horse race betting and a state lottery also legal.   

There are a host of offshore sportsbooks that accept customers from Nebraska, but these are operating outside of state law and US law. These sites offer no consumer protection with no guarantees that winning bets will be paid out.

Betting in Nebraska

Sports betting was legalized in 2021 but the land-based sites offering sportsbooks are limited, with the process of opening up gambling labored; online gambling is still outlawed.    

Nebraska Casinos

No state legislation has been implemented to allow for online casino play in Nebraska but there are a number of land-based venues that offer slots, roulette, and a variety of table games.  

Nebraska Poker and Card Rooms

There have been no legal moves to make online poker lawful with the physical tribal casinos offering a variety of poker games to players from across the state of Nebraska.  

Nebraska Horse Racing Betting

Very much a racing state, there are half a dozen race tracks in Nebraska offering live racing and on-site betting facilities, with sports betting also available. There is also the option of using advance-deposit wagering sites, with Nebraska folk allowed to bet with a number of operators using their phones or laptops. 

Lottery in Nebraska 

There is a state lottery which is open to those aged 19 or over and, like many other lotteries in the US, there are no online sales with tickets for sale at retail outlets located across Nebraska.  

Nebraska DFS

DFS events have not been legislated for at Nebraskan state level but entries from the state are allowed in tournaments operated by the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel.

FAQs

What is the legal gambling age in Nebraska?

Gambling in the state is regulated by the Nebraska Gaming Commission with age limits for horse race betting set at 18, for lottery tickets 19, and to play in the state’s casinos you must be 21 or over. 

Where in Nebraska can I get help with problem gambling?

If you think you have a problem with your gambling, or if a friend or relative is struggling to cope with their own gambling, help is available in Nebraska from a variety of sources. Nebraska – National Council on Problem Gambling (ncpgambling.org)