Lawmakers passed a measure March 6 that makes a number of changes to casino and racetrack enclosure regulations in Nebraska.<\/p>\n
LB357, introduced by the General Affairs Committee, creates a new Racetrack Gaming Fund and consolidates two existing commission cash funds into it. Among other changes, the bill also:
\n\u2022\treduces the required number of annual commission meetings from eight to six;
\n\u2022\tupdates commission background check and fingerprint procedures;
\n\u2022\treduces the term for individual horse racing licenses from five years to three;
\n\u2022\tchanges the payment process for an existing authorized gaming operator license;
\n\u2022\tclarifies licensing fee structures and requirements; and
\n\u2022\tprovides for an application process for a $10,000 three-year racetrack enclosure license.<\/p>\n
Senators voted 48-0 to pass LB357.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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