Sports Betting in Nebraska

Retail Only

By DawBets · Last verified: November 2026

Quick answer: Statewide online sports betting is not available in Nebraska, but 9 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 2 sweepstakes sportsbooks remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.

Licensed Sportsbooks

Not available. Nebraska currently allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet available.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Fanatics Markets★ 4.5

CFTC-regulatedSports + finance + culture21 states + 4 U.S. territories

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Mobile-first

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Legal Status

Retail sportsbooks at licensed racetrack casinos only. On November 3, 2026, voters rejected Initiatives 440 and 441, which would have legalized online betting, by about 55% to 45% (unofficial results).

Tax Information

Operator tax rate20%

20% of gross gaming revenue at licensed racetrack casinos, retail sports betting included. 70% goes to property tax relief.

College Betting Restrictions

No bets on Nebraska college teams in games played in Nebraska.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online sports betting legal in Nebraska?

Nebraska allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Statewide online and mobile sports betting is not yet available. Retail sportsbooks at licensed racetrack casinos only. On November 3, 2026, voters rejected Initiatives 440 and 441, which would have legalized online betting, by about 55% to 45% (unofficial results).

What is the sports betting tax rate in Nebraska?

20% of gross gaming revenue at licensed racetrack casinos, retail sports betting included. 70% goes to property tax relief.

Can I bet on college sports in Nebraska?

No bets on Nebraska college teams in games played in Nebraska.

Can I use Kalshi in Nebraska?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Nebraska residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Nebraska?

Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Nebraska residents.

What online betting options are available in Nebraska?

Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in Nebraska, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Fanatics Markets, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig) and sweepstakes sportsbooks (Fliff, Rebet). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.

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