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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Nebraska is on the Least Tax-Friendly List by Kiplinger, according to a October, 2019 report. As Nebraskans, we can choose to bring property tax relief to our state by voting to expand casino gaming in 2020. An estimated $500 million or more is being spent by Nebraskans in casinos in neighboring states -- that's $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.
Kiplinger reports:
"While the cost of housing is comparatively low in the Cornhusker State, the average property tax rate in the state is quite high. For a $400,000 home, the state-wide average tax in Nebraska comes to $7,421 per year. That’s the eighth-highest property tax amount in our U.S. rankings, and it’s the primary reason why Nebraska is on the least tax-friendly list. Nebraska’s middle of the road income and sales taxes aren’t enough to counter the state’s high property tax rate."
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The Kiplinger Tax Map: Guide to State Income Taxes, State Sales Taxes, Gas Taxes, Sin Taxes
We rated every state for taxes based on state income taxes, local sales taxes, gas taxes and more. Find out where your state ranks.According to an April 3, 2019 Lincoln Journal Star Editorial:
"Nebraska has long needed structural reforms to how farmland and ranchland are valued to reduce the crushing burden of property taxes that has fallen on agricultural producers.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue reports that property taxes levied on land zoned as agricultural increased from $476 million statewide in 2007 to $1.2 billion in 2017 – an increase of 152 percent in a decade. This trend, of course, flew in the face of commodity prices that plummeted over the same span."*
Legalizing gaming in Nebraska could go a long way to reducing the property tax burden for agricultural producers -- and home owners. With an estimated $500 million a year (or more) leaving Nebraska to be spent in neighboring states' casinos, that's $50-120 million in annual tax revenue we are missing out on to help with property tax relief.
Seems like Keeping the Money in Nebraska with legalized gaming is a positive start for our ag producers.
*History of Valuation & Taxes Levied by PROPERTY TYPE SECTOR 2007 to 2017. NE Dept. of Revenue Property Assessment Division 12-20-2017 Source: CTL 2007-2017
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Gaming by the Numbers: Our neighboring state of Iowa is home to commercial and tribal gaming operators and gaming suppliers that support more than 17,000 Iowans and $779.2 million in tax revenue -- per year! That's $2.8 billion in total economic impact. Per. Year.*
Care to guess how much of that is coming from Nebraskans?
Let's keep that money right here in Nebraska. Your support of the initiatives by signing the petitions and voting yes next fall will help create a better life for Nebraskans!
*As of December 31, 2018, American Gaming Association
The Good Life can be even better...
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.