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LINCOLN — Anti-gambling advocates on Thursday criticized the ballot measure to legalize, tax and regulate online sports betting as a danger to Nebraskans, particularly young men organizers said are already at financial risk.
State Auditor Mike Foley speaks during a press conference against online sports gambling at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
Lance Morgan, second from right, CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc., acknowledges members of the crowd gathered for the groundbreaking of Omaha's WarHorse casino. From left are Omaha City Council Vice President Vinny Palermo, Winnebago Tribal Council member Ken Mallory, Nebraska Horsemen board member Blaine Adams, Morgan, and Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association President Garald "Wally" Wollesen.
State Auditor Mike Foley speaks during a press conference against online sports gambling at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
Lance Morgan, second from right, CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc., acknowledges members of the crowd gathered for the groundbreaking of Omaha's WarHorse casino. From left are Omaha City Council Vice President Vinny Palermo, Winnebago Tribal Council member Ken Mallory, Nebraska Horsemen board member Blaine Adams, Morgan, and Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association President Garald "Wally" Wollesen.
