Some state residents believe Nebraska casino gambling would be a benefit, and there is activity to regulate the activity there. It has been legal in neighboring Iowa for years. “Our people are going over doing their gambling, and making them money for their taxes,” said Papillion resident Tim Szynskie. “We believe that it’s time to keep the money in Nebraska and provide much needed property tax relief,” said Mike Newlin, Nebraska Horsemen general manager. Others disagree with the push for Nebraska casino gambling legalization. “You’ll have an increase in crime, divorces, bankruptcies, abuse, a lot of negatives that come with…

Sioux City Journal – After years of trying in vain to legalize casinos in Nebraska, gambling advocates believe their luck is about to change. “In my mind, I think it’s a question of when, not if” expanded gambling wins approval, Ho-Chunk Inc. President and CEO Lance Morgan said. Ho-Chunk, the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s economic development corporation, has a lot riding on the outcome. Ho-Chunk last year unveiled its vision for a $30 million casino and entertainment venue at the site of the former Atokad horsetrack in South Sioux City. Getting the project off the ground requires amending Nebraska’s constitution,…

Journal Star – Sen. Russ Karpisek of Wilber thinks it’s high time that Nebraska approves casino gambling, which he says will raise money for tax relief and state aid to schools, among other things. Nebraska allows keno, horse racing and a lottery but has resisted video gambling machines and casinos. Casino gambling is allowed in the states that surround Nebraska. “We’re giving so much of this (gambling) money to other states. Why not save it for ourselves?” Karpisek asked. He introduced a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday (LR416CA) that would ask voters to approve casino gambling in the state. Under his…