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For years, the Nebraska Legislature has debated legalization of casino gaming. But lawmakers never put the issue on the ballot until this year, and now there's two separate gaming proposals before voters on Tuesday.

Nebraska's four federally-recognized tribes aren't actively involved in either proposition. One allows electronic casino machines at bars, restaurants and other facilities while the other legalizes two casinos.

But if either is approved, tribes will be able to offer Class III games on their reservations. Tribal leaders say they will expand existing facilities while the Winnebago Tribe says it is interested in one of the casino licenses.