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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LIve thoroughbred horse racing will return to Fonner Park on Monday.“The greatest assistance to farmers in this current and ongoing crisis would be for the Nebraska Legislature to get its act together and pass property tax relief,” Hansen said. He believes the state needs to find another way to fund schools other than increasing property taxes.
“Since 1950, Nebraska property taxes on agricultural land are 46% higher than the United States average,” University of Nebraska Lincoln Economist Dave Aiken said. In 2017 agricultural property taxes paid were 47% of Nebraska farm income. When other taxes are taken into account this means that most Nebraska farmers or ranchers were paying 50-60% of their net farm income in taxes, he added.
We have an answer to providing a NEW revenue stream to provide property tax relief. Help us pass expanded casino gaming this fall and Keep the Money (and our farmers) in Nebraska -- vote YES, YES, YES!
www.starherald.com/farm_ranch/a-snapshot-of-farm-bankruptcy/article_c6ed1983-5741-5827-b928-339c6...
Is farm bankruptcy an alarm to sound?
“Farm bankruptcy is the highest seen in almost 15 years,” UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center Economist Jessica Groskopf said.How many more Nebraska farmers will be forced to sell their farms and move, or worse, go bankrupt...all because of high property taxes? Join the movement to Keep the Money (and our farmers!) in Nebraska by expanding casino gaming in the state to bring much-needed NEW tax revenue to the state! 70% of the proposed gaming tax revenue is earmarked for property tax relief. Sign the petition today -- and vote YES, YES, YES in November!
www.agweb.com/article/taxes-push-family-to-farm-in-a-new-state
Taxes Push Family to Farm in a New State
Taxes Push Family to Farm in a New State by Sonja Begemann | Read more Regional News about Agriculture and Crop Production on AgWeb.Nebraskans have a lot of questions about expanded casino gaming -- and rightfully so. One of the questions we hear often is:
Will the casinos be built and owned by wealthy, out-of-state individuals, companies or Las Vegas casinos?
Answer: When we say, “Keep the money in Nebraska,” we mean all of it. The six proposed locations are all currently licensed horse racing tracks owned by Nebraska companies and organizations employing Nebraskans and paying Nebraska taxes. We’re aggressively working to bolster Nebraska’s economy, not Nevada’s.
Here are the current licensed horse race tracks & owners:
Atokad/South Sioux City – South Sioux City Racing & Events Center, Inc./South Sioux City Exposition and Racing/Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Lincoln Race Course/Lincoln – Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Horsemen’s Park/Omaha – Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Fonner Park/Grand Island – Hall County Ag Society
Fairplay Park/Hastings – Hastings Exposition & Racing
Platte County AG Park/Columbus – Columbus Exposition and Racing, Inc./The Platte County Ag Society
The two organizations backing the expanded casino gaming petition are both from Nebraska: Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and Ho-Chunk, Inc.
To learn more about the FAQs, go to: keepthemoneyinneb.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Frequently Asked Questions | Keep The Money In Nebraska
RESPONSE: When we say, “Keep the money in Nebraska,” we mean all of it. The six proposed locations are all currently licensed horse racing tracks owned by Nebraska companies and organizations empl...Nebraska horse racing could see some exciting changes this season!
Columbus Exposition and Racing board member Tom Jackson said, "Another benefit of the change, at least for Columbus specifically, would be the potential uptick in interest should there be a Triple Crown horse on the national scene. The Kentucky Derby always falls on the first Saturday in May, the Preakness Stakes is two weeks later and then the Belmont Stakes three weeks after in early June. That leaves Columbus with a situation in which race fans could be at the track with the chance to wager on a horse running for the Triple Crown the same day Ag Park hosts live racing.
"We continue to see interest in having live horse racing in Columbus. We have several people come to us who want to have their class reunions, their memorials, their company picnics and outings at the races. It's an entertainment tool for the community to get together," Jackson said. "Our numbers (last year) were about the same. Our betting was up a little bit, and our attendance was flat, but we had several buses come in from Omaha, Norfolk and other areas. We want Columbus to be a destination, to be highlighted."
Should a legislative bill pass in the unicameral, or a gambling initiative make it to the ballot in November, and voters approve, Columbus could become a major destination. Because live racing is already in place, the city could be a site for a casino. Horse racing in Columbus would then undoubtedly explode, Jackson said, with benefits to the community in terms of education, parks, recreation and sporting facilities among others.
Another great reason to support the 2020 expanded casino gaming ballot this November!
Columbus horse racing moving to spring
The Nebraska State Racing Commission will vote to move the Columbus horse racing season to May and June of this year when the commission meets Feb. 18 in Grand Island.Another great interview by Horsemen's Park and Lincoln Race Course GM Mike Newlin discussing sports betting, the Nebraska horse racing industry, property tax relief, betting at Wrigley Field, and why now is the time to act to expand casino gaming in Nebraska. Thank you KETV for the coverage!
www.ketv.com/article/chronicle-betting-on-super-bowl-sunday/30745446#
Chronicle: Betting on Super Bowl Sunday
The Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers today in the 54th annual Super Bowl.Listen to Lance Morgan and Lynne McNally Schuller discuss the 2020 ballot initiatives to expand casino gaming at license horse tracks in Nebraska and how the anticipated tax revenue could help Nebraskans.
Interesting interview of Lance Morgan and Lynne McNally Schuller discussing the importance of keeping the money in Nebraska with Dan Parsons.
#26 - Horses, Casinos and the Politics of Gambling - Parsons Brandcamp & PR
Episode #26 features conversation about a proposed ballot issue that would authorize casino gambling at Nebraska horse racing tracks. Guests: Lance Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ho-...Great interview from Mike Newlin of Lincoln Race Course! Thank you KLKN for the coverage! Help keep the money in Nebraska...sign the ballot petitions today!
www.klkntv.com/story/41628857/petition-for-statewide-gambling-resurfaces-for-2020-ballot
Petition for state-wide gambling resurfaces for 2020 ballot
A group is continuing its push to get casino gambling on the 2020 ballot.