The proposed constitutional amendment aims to modify Article III, section 24 of the Nebraska Constitution, allowing for the establishment and regulation of a state lottery and other forms of gaming, including sports wagering. Scheduled for a vote in the November 2026 general election, the amendment specifies that the Legislature may authorize a state lottery, with proceeds allocated to various funds, including the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, and educational purposes. Additionally, it permits authorized gaming operators to conduct sports wagering within licensed racetrack enclosures, including the use of mobile or electronic platforms for placing bets, provided the individual is located within Nebraska at the time of the wager.

The amendment also outlines the distribution of lottery proceeds, stipulating that a portion will be directed to the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund and the Nebraska State Fair Board, contingent upon matching funds from the most populous city in the county where the fair is located. Furthermore, it clarifies that the Legislature retains the authority to regulate various forms of gaming, including parimutuel wagering on horse races and bingo games conducted by nonprofit associations. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters with a ballot language that succinctly describes its intent to allow mobile sports wagering within the state.