Tom Osborne among group opposing online sports betting in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A group of Nebraska leaders is opposing a bill in the Nebraska Legislature that would legalize online sports gambling.
In a press release Thursday, Nebraska Family Alliance said former Husker football coach Tom Osborne and Sen. Pete Ricketts are among the group opposing LR20CA.
The group — which also consists of Former Nebraska Gov. Kay Orr and State Auditor Mike Foley — sent a letter to members of the Nebraska Legislature.
“Online sports betting can lead to new people developing gambling disorders, puts young men in the addiction bullseye, and will take money away from Main Street Nebraska businesses,” the group wrote. “We urge members of the Nebraska Unicameral to reject these bills.”
LR20CA, introduced by State Sen. Eliot Bostar, would amend the state constitution to allow gaming operators in Nebraska to offer sports wagering online.
The proceeds would be directed to the state’s Property Tax Credit Fund, according to the statement of intent.
The proposal was placed on general file last month but has not yet been debated and voted on by lawmakers.
