This bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act and the Nebraska Small Lottery and Raffle Act to authorize a progressive jackpot form of lottery and raffle. It introduces new provisions that allow licensed organizations and qualifying nonprofit organizations to conduct lotteries or raffles that include a progressive jackpot and multiple drawing dates, such as the "Queen of Hearts" game. To implement this, organizations must register each game with the Department of Revenue and post the rules in a visible location. Additionally, the bill permits the sale of tickets through vending or dispensing devices.

The bill also modifies the requirements for the allocation of gross proceeds from lotteries and raffles. Specifically, it stipulates that for lotteries or raffles conducted under the new provisions, only fifty percent of the gross proceeds must be used for awarding prizes, as opposed to the previous requirement of sixty-five percent. Other amendments include clarifications on the definitions of lottery and raffle, ensuring that they do not include certain gambling schemes, and the requirement for organizations to maintain clear identification on tickets. The original sections of the statutes being amended are repealed to harmonize the new provisions with existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-401, 9-411, 9-415, 9-427, 9-431, 9-501, 9-507, 9-509, 9-511