Nebraska Casino Revenue Hits $24.1M in November, Up 29.6% Year-on-Year

Nebraska’s five casinos generated $24.1 million in November, up from the previous year’s figure of $18.6 million and representing a year-on-year increase of 29.6%.  

 The figures, published by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, reveal that of the combined total, slots accounted for $19.6 million, up 27.9% year-on-year from $15.3 million. Table games generated $3 million last month, up 45.1% year-on-year from $2 million. Retail sports betting made up the remainder of the total, recording $1.5 million.  

 As Nebraska casinos record yet another positive month, the Cornhusker State is ensuring the well-being of children statewide by using casino gambling winnings to fund state agencies. Since September of this year, nearly 40% of gambling winnings obtained by casinos have been put towards supporting overdue child support.  

WarHorse Casinos Lead in November 

Of the five casinos, four recorded year-on-year revenue increases, while Lake Mac Casino had no representative year-on-year data, as it only opened its doors to patrons at the end of August.  

 WarHorse Casino Omaha reported the biggest revenue last month, recording $9 million, up 35.3% year-on-year. Slots made up $7.3 million of the total, up 35.5%, while table games yielded $1.1 million, up 17.3% year-on-year.  

 The other WarHorse property, WarHorse Casino Lincoln, generated the second-highest revenue for the month, rising 2.4% to $7.1 million. Slots generated $5.7 million, down 1% from $5.8 million, while table games were up 67% year-on-year to $825,675.  

Grand Island Casino had the highest year-on-year revenue change, rising 60.5% year-on-year from $3.1 million to $5 million. Slots at the casino increased 57.7% to $4.2 million, while table games were up 75% year-on-year to $678,465.  

 Following this, Harrah’s Columbus reported $2 million in revenue for November, up 8.1% year-on-year. Slots and table games were also up at the casino, recording rises of 6.1% to $1.7 million and 19.6% to $228,556, respectively.  

 Lake Mac had the lowest revenue of the five, recording $814,021 in slots revenue and $92,711 for table games.  

Nebraska Takes $500K of Gambling Winnings to Support Government Services 

A new program, named the Gambling Winnings Setoff For Outstanding Debt Act, has been created to help the state pay off any outstanding debt a resident may have by requiring casinos to hold back a portion of any gambling winnings and send them to the Department of Revenue.  

 Via the department, money will then be used to help fund various state agencies, including the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Motor Vehicles.  

 The act took effect at the beginning of September, following its signing into law by Governor Jim Pillen in 2024. Casinos are able to withhold gambling winnings from any casino games, sports betting, horse racing, and rewards from amusement devices.  

 Over $200,000 of the amount collected went towards the Child Support Enforcement Program, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. In a statement, Governor Pillen said that the program ensures support for Nebraska kids, with gambling winnings “guaranteeing their well-being.” 

 “By administering these dollars directly to families, the Child Support Enforcement Program is setting our state’s children up for success,” added Shannon Grotrian, director of the Office of Economic Assistance. “It’s making an immediate impact on their livelihoods and making sure they have what they need to grow and thrive.”