SKILLED GAMING MACHINES NOW TAXED UNDER NEBRASKA LAW

LINCOLN — Skilled gaming kiosks, slot machine-style devices that have been popping up in gas stations and bars, are now subject to taxation under Nebraska law.

For years, the industry operated without oversight or taxation. That changed following the 2024 legislative session. As of July 1, operators and distributors must pay a 5% tax on revenue generated by the machines. The Nebraska Lottery and Charitable Gaming Division is now responsible for regulating the industry.

According to the Nebraska Lottery, each device brings in about $30 per day after payouts.

“Over the course of the year, you know with 6,000 devices, that’s about $65, $66 million in net operating revenue. (With) the 5% tax applied to that, right now it’s about $3.5 million,” said Brian Rockey with the Nebraska Lottery and Charitable Gaming Division.

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