DraftKings & FanDuel pour $10.4m each into Nebraska vote

Opponents backed by state auditor Mike Foley say promised property tax relief is a false promise.

The hit

Nebraska voters decide Tuesday whether online sports betting becomes legal in the state, with two ballot initiatives that both must pass. DraftKings & FanDuel have each contributed $10.4m to the Tax Relief Nebraska campaign, according to Sports Betting Dime. BetMGM & Fanatics have also backed the push.

Why it matters

A yes vote would let licensed Nebraska gaming facilities each run up to two online sportsbooks, via their own tech or a partner like DraftKings or FanDuel. Backers point to projected tax relief funded by 70% of online sports betting tax revenues, earmarked for a property tax credit fund. Opponents, whose supporters include state auditor Mike Foley, call that promise false & warn of aggressive marketing reaching young people.

The record

Campaign contributions raised	$22.5m+ to Tax Relief Nebraska, July 28-Oct 29 2026 (Sports Betting Dime)
Top donors	DraftKings & FanDuel, top two contributors
Projected year-one revenue	$86.6m gross gaming revenue (Eilers & Krejcik)
Projected year-five revenue	$163.1m gross gaming revenue (Eilers & Krejcik)
Five-year tax revenue estimate	Nearly $87m, with $60.9m earmarked for property tax relief (Eilers & Krejcik)

What happens next

Polls close 8pm Tuesday 3 November. If both measures pass, sports betting rules must be approved by 1 June 2027.

Sources: Fate of Nebraska Online Sports Betting To Be Decided This Week

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