NEBRASKA VOTERS APPEAR TO SAY 'NO' TO LEGALIZING ONLINE SPORTS BETTING

LINCOLN— Nebraska voters appeared poised to reject Initiatives 440 and 441, which would have legalized and regulated online sports betting. Supporters argued legalization would generate tax revenue for property tax relief and prevent gambling dollars from flowing to neighboring states. Opponents, including State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, warned of gambling’s social costs and questioned the potential tax benefits. Unofficial results showed both measures trailing by narrow margins late Tuesday night. 

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