Nebraska Casino Gaming Tax Update – August
In August, Nebraska’s casino gaming tax receipts saw a slight decline, totaling about $5.5 million, a 2.1% decrease from $5.62 million in July.
Key Highlights:
- WarHorse Gaming Lincoln contributed nearly $1.57 million to August’s total, marking a 3.7% decline from $1.63 million in July.
- So far in 2026, Lincoln and Lancaster County have each received approximately $1.59 million in gaming taxes from WarHorse, totaling about $3.18 million combined.
- Across the state, Nebraska has collected over $43 million in gaming taxes through August this year.
Distribution Breakdown:
- From the August total of $5.5 million:
- $3.85 million went to the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund (70%).
- Each of Lincoln and Lancaster County received about $195,860 (12.5% each).
- The State General Fund and Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund each received 2.5%.
WarHorse Lincoln’s August Payment:
- Totaling $1,566,881.67:
- Approximately $1.1 million went to the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund.
- Host city (Lincoln) and county (Lancaster) each received about $195,860.
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission regularly publishes these gaming tax reports, providing transparency on the financial health of the state’s gaming industry.
