NEBRASKA - Nebraska voters rejected two ballot initiatives that would have legalized and regulated online sports betting, with Initiatives 440 and 441 both failing by approximately 54% to 46%. The proposals would have allowed Nebraska's racinos to operate online sports betting platforms, expanding beyond the in-person wagering legalized in 2020. The defeat leaves Nebraska's existing retail sports betting system unchanged and could delay future efforts to legalize mobile wagering. Gaming consultant Brendan Bussmann criticized the initiatives' strategy, warning that the results could set online sports betting back several years in Nebraska.

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