LINCOLN- Voters approved three ballot initiatives that will allow casino gambling at six licensed horse racetracks. These measures were aimed at devoting some proceeds to property tax relief. The campaign to get the initiatives on the ballot generated over $7 million in spending.

Opponents were led by prominent Nebraskans, Tom Osborne and Gov. Ricketts. The opposition believes gambling is a "greed-driven business" that would not actually provide many funds for property tax relief. They also claimed that Indian casinos" would spring up everywhere, which advocates for gambling say has racist overtones. Those in favor also say gambling will continue whether it is allowed in Nebraska or not, so it is important to keep the money here rather than neighboring states.

The largest margin of victory came from the initiative that will direct $45.5 million a year from casino revenue to state property tax credits for Nebraskans.

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