This legislative bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to update regulations concerning racing, gaming, and problem gambling assistance. Key changes include the establishment of minimum live racing meet days and horseraces for licensed racetracks, with specific requirements based on the operational status of the racetrack as of April 20, 2022. The bill allows racetracks to petition for waivers or modifications to these requirements under certain conditions, such as natural disasters. Additionally, it revises the distribution of funds from wagers to promote agriculture and horse breeding, mandating that at least eighty percent of these funds be allocated for purse supplements and breeder awards for Nebraska-bred horses.

The bill also modernizes regulations surrounding lotteries, raffles, and bingo games, allowing nonprofit organizations to conduct more special event bingo permits and introducing new game formats that utilize song titles and musical themes. It raises the maximum prize values for bingo and lottery games and allows for progressive jackpots. Furthermore, the bill enhances the framework for addressing problem gambling by establishing the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling, which will oversee funding for education and assistance programs. Notably, it modifies age restrictions for keno lotteries, permitting individuals aged nineteen and older to participate, and introduces new responsibilities for gaming operators regarding outstanding debts. The act is set to become operative on July 1, 2026, and includes a repeal of several existing statutes related to gaming.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-1007, 2-1207, 2-1207.01, 2-1210, 2-1213, 2-1216, 2-1226, 2-1228, 2-1229, 9-831, 9-1001, 9-1002, 9-1003, 9-1004, 9-1006, 9-1104, 9-1115
Final Reading: 2-1205, 2-1207, 2-1207.01, 2-1210, 2-1213, 2-1216, 2-1226, 2-1228, 2-1229, 9-204, 9-204.01, 9-204.04, 9-230, 9-230.01, 9-233, 9-241.03, 9-241.08, 9-255, 9-401, 9-411, 9-415, 9-427, 9-431, 9-501, 9-507, 9-509, 9-511, 9-701, 9-831, 9-1001, 9-1002, 9-1003, 9-1004, 9-1006, 9-1104, 9-1115
Slip Law: 2-1205, 2-1207, 2-1207.01, 2-1210, 2-1213, 2-1216, 2-1226, 2-1228, 2-1229, 9-204, 9-204.01, 9-204.04, 9-230, 9-230.01, 9-233, 9-241.03, 9-241.08, 9-255, 9-401, 9-411, 9-415, 9-427, 9-431, 9-501, 9-507, 9-509, 9-511, 9-701, 9-831, 9-1001, 9-1002, 9-1003, 9-1004, 9-1006, 9-1104, 9-1115