The legislature adjourned sine die on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and did not address or vote on an online sports betting package for the state.

The special legislative session was called by Gov. Jim Pillen (R) to find solutions to the state s high property taxes.

Sen. Eliot Bostar (D-29) successfully moved a constitutional amendment out of committee last week to give voters a say on its legalization, but the package faced an uphill battle and likely would have had little impact on property tax relief.

Governor Supports Online Sports Betting

Despite the Nebraska legislature not addressing online sports betting during the special session, the topic will most likely be debated again in 2025.

Pillen has made no secret of his preference to legalize online sports bett…