LINCOLN- Gaming tax revenue from Nebraska racetrack casinos continued to grow in September, according to state records. Racetrack casinos generated a total of $1.582 million in revenue for the state, cities and counties. That number reflects a 20% tax on the casinos’ total gross revenue for the month of $7.914 million.

The September tax revenue was up from $1.551 million in August and $1.544 million in July. Three racetrack casinos are currently open in Nebraska: WarHorse Casino in Lincoln, Grand Island Casino Resort in Grand Island and Harrah’s Columbus NE Racing & Casino. Sports betting revenue at the racetrack casinos rose in September for the second straight month as football season got underway.

While climbing steadily since July, the gross revenue from sports wagering represented a narrow slice — about 3.1% — of the total gross gambling revenue from casinos during the month. Slots and electronic gaming devices at the casinos brought in nearly 30 times the gross revenue of sports betting, according to state records.

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