Nebraska sports betting bill just needs governor’s signature

The bill that would legalise sports betting in Nebraska has reached the governor’s desk and is waiting for his signature to be approved.

US.- Governor Pete Ricketts will have the final say on the legalisation of sports betting in Nebraska. The bill passed by the legislature last week just needs his signature to be approved.

The bill could also be considered approved through inaction after a week. As Ricketts has been an outspoken critic of gambling expansion in the state, it’s likely that he will take the inaction route.

Several anti-gambling governors have taken this route when public sentiment opposes their personal views. In Nebraska, the bill has growing popularity among lawmakers and the public.

The law would legalise sports betting at brick-and-mortar sportsbooks. Online betting was originally in the bill but was removed after a debate on the floor.

Bettors would be allowed to wager on both professional and collegiate sports but in-state college athletic events have been left outside the legislation. An amendment to the state constitution was added, banning betting on in-state amateur sports.