The Goal
To ensure three state ballot measures are passed that will do exactly what our name implies – keep that money and boost local economies here in our home state.
What’s in it for Nebraskans?
Nebraskans spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually gambling at casinos in the bordering states (Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming), all of which have legalized casino gaming.
Expanding gaming would bring in millions in new tax revenue that could be used to aid property tax relief and education across the state.
Nebraska won’t be Las Vegas. The measures will limit casinos to the licensed horse racing tracks across the state.
Tying casino gaming to horse tracks also will create new jobs in the state’s ag, construction, and entertainment industries.
Statistics show no correlation between gaming and social problems like problem gambling, bankruptcy, divorce, crime, etc. In fact, Iowa and South Dakota (with casinos) have either the same or lower rates than Nebraska on crime and similar data.
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On average, $951 leaves Nebraska for casinos in surrounding states every minute – that’s more than $1.36 million every day! Keep the Money in Nebraska is working to make sure that money stays in state and helps make the Good Life even better.
Expanding gaming in Nebraska will bring in $50-$120 million in new tax revenue that could be used to aid property tax relief and more across the state instead of sending it to all our surrounding states.
You can help boost Nebraska's economy.
Petitioners are around the state collecting signatures to have three state ballot measures included in the 2020 elections. Signing the petitions will give Nebraskans the opportunity to stop the flood of our money from flowing into Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas and Colorado.
Find out more about how you can help or get more information at www.KeepTheMoneyInNeb.com.
"Between currently 'oppressive' property taxes, and '... Senators that are absolutely opposed to tax relief ...,' there is a sweet spot that is stubbornly ignored or willfully overlooked. I’ll say it again: 'casino gambling.' The numbers have been worked. A compromise exists somewhere. Voters can approve a constitutional amendment. The Legislature could easily set up a committee to define the parameters."
Letter, 10/16: Casino gambling can fund tax relief
At the risk of pointing out the obvious, the article, “Ranchers challenge Ricketts” (Oct. 11), is a cry in the open for casino gambling."Data from the state Racing and Gaming Commission indicates Iowans placed $47.1 million in bets during the first six weeks since the state authorized it. Of that total, $21.6 million in bets were made through casinos and $25.46 million were made online."
Over $47 million in sports bets placed in six weeks, Iowa officials say
$21.6 million in bets were made through casinos and $25.46 million were made online. Sports betting revenues have produced $480,467 of state tax revenue based upon a tax rate ofKeep the Money in Nebraska updated their website address.
"Morgan stressed that Nebraska's equine economy -- the stables, food, training, veterinary care and so on -- would thrive under an expanded gaming law. '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,' Morgan said at the annual horse race held at Atokad Downs Saturday."
Lance Morgan says expanded gaming and horse races would boost rural Nebraska
SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- If Nebraska voters approve of expanded gaming in 2020, Ho-Chunk CEO Lance Morgan says it'd be a win for rural Nebraskans."Robert Moser Jr., president of the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, one of the sponsors of the gambling petition, compared the tactic to voter suppression efforts. 'I believe it is an incredibly dishonest campaign tactic using half-truths and lies to intimidate voters from participating in the democratic process,' he said."
Unknown entity warns Nebraskans against signing gambling, medical marijuana petitions
The entity, which calls itself the Alliance for the Pure Life, is sending out postcards warning people that their private information could be at risk if they sign petitions. BackersOur signature collectors are all over the state collecting signatures! If you’re at the Nebraska State Fair, stop by the agricultural building to sign!
The Pottawattamie Promise initiative is a program to eliminate financial barriers for children in Pottawattamie County, Iowa wanting to attend college through the use of full-ride scholarships, housing and support services. Once again, a great program in Iowa that is largely funded with Nebraskans' money spent at Iowa casinos. Let's keep the money in Nebraska and help kids in our state!
The STARS scholarship program has helped more than 300 low-income parents in Pottawattamie County, Iowa earn an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree. Nebraskans' money at Iowa’s casinos helps pay for most of this program. Wouldn't it be nice if we could keep the money in Nebraska and help create programs like this for low-income parents here?
The Iowa West Field House in Council Bluffs features over 100,000 square feet - enough room for 12 regulation volleyball courts or 8 basketball courts - and Nebraskans' money at Iowa’s casinos helped pay for most of it. Share and like if you think we need to keep the money in Nebraska to provide these facilities in our own state!