Nebraska casino bill advances

The measure would allow them in counties that have licensed horseracing

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A newly proposed bill that would help Nebraska ease into new casino development won first-round approval from lawmakers on Tuesday.

They still have to advance the measure through two more votes before it has any chance of making it to the governor’s desk, however.

This bill would allow casinos in the six Nebraska counties that already have licensed horseracing tracks. Anyone who wants to build a casino in another part of the state would have to wait for the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to conduct a detailed study looking at the potential impact on the state.

Douglas, Lancaster, Adams, Dakota, Hall and Platte Counties all have existing tracks.