Bill to authorize casinos in Nebraska gains new life

Thursday, April 8, 2004  

Legislation to authorize Class III gaming in Nebraska was revived on Wednesday.

The constitutional amendment was changed to allow two casinos instead of eight. Either way, tribes in the state would be able to offer gaming on their lands.

The bill cleared three votes but needs to clear one final vote before it is approved for the ballot in November.

Get the Story:
Casino plan back on the table (The Lincoln Journal Star 4/8)
Omaha not a shoo-in under gambling compromise (The Omaha World-Herald 4/8)