Nebraska’s casinos topped off a strong 2025 with their best month on record for December, bringing in more than $26 million in revenue and more than $5 million in taxes for the first time ever.
According to the final tax and revenue report of the year from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, total revenue grew from about $145 million in 2024 to more than $261 million last year. And casinos are taxed at 20%, providing more than $52 million in taxes to state and local entities. Those skyrocketing cash infusions should mean a break for property owners, with the Property Tax Credit Fund netting more than $36 million.
Leading the way on the revenue charts is WarHorse Gaming’s two facilities in Omaha and Lincoln, bringing in more than $177 million combined last year…