Bill > LB63

This bill modifies the definitions in the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act, specifically focusing on sports wagering terminology. The bill removes previous restrictions on in-state collegiate sporting event wagering, which previously prohibited placing wagers on games involving in-state collegiate or university teams. The legislation updates definitions for key terms like "authorized sporting event," "prohibited participant," and "sports wagering," providing more comprehensive and nuanced descriptions of what can and cannot be wagered on. The bill clarifies that sports wagering includes professional sporting events, international sporting events, professional motor races, sports drafts, individual sports awards, electronic sports, and simulated games, while maintaining prohibitions on wagering on high school or minor league events, fantasy sports contests, and events involving athletes under 18 years old. The bill also expands the definition of prohibited participants to include athletes, coaches, referees, and individuals with potential to influence sporting events, ensuring the integrity of sports wagering. Ultimately, this legislation appears aimed at refining and potentially expanding the scope of legal sports betting in Nebraska while maintaining protective guidelines.

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https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58897