Initiative Measure 429 - Games of Chance - Constitutional Amendment

Summary

A vote "FOR" will amend the Nebraska Constitution to state that laws may be enacted to provide for the authorization, regulation, and taxation of all forms of games of chance to be conducted by licensees within licensed racetrack enclosures in Nebraska.

A vote "AGAINST" will not cause the Nebraska Constitution to be amended in such manner.

Arguments

"\[If this measure passes], we'd finally be able to reap the rewards that we've been giving our neighbor states in entertainment and gambling dollars. The overall impact is not only the tax revenue but the jobs that would be created. The ancillary work that would come with casino gambling, increased horse racing, and things like that will have a huge economic effect.", in support of Initiative Measure 429 (Learn more)

"Given the fact that rural Nebraska—rural America really—is really struggling in a lot of ways, I think it'll be great for the rural economy.", in support of Initiative Measure 429 (Learn more)

"Casinos create more gambling addicts than jobs, drain money from their host communities and increase social costs that are paid for by all taxpayers. The last thing we need right now is for casinos to worsen the heartaches and financial burdens that are being placed on Nebraska families and businesses.", in opposition to Initiative Measure 429 (Learn more)

"There are all sorts of social problems that come along with expanding gambling, which is why Nebraskans have historically rejected expanding gambling here in the state. I certainly support rejecting expanded gambling and would encourage other Nebraskans to support rejecting it as well.", in opposition to Initiative Measure 429 (Learn more)

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