Nebraska’s licensed casinos generated more than $5.6 million in gaming-tax revenue during July, a nearly 13 percent increase from June, according to newly released state figures.
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission’s monthly report shows statewide gaming-tax receipts totaled $5,615,082 in July. That was up $636,949, or 12.8 percent, from approximately $4.98 million in June.
The July taxes were based on more than $28 million in gross gaming revenue reported by Nebraska’s five operating casinos. State law imposes a 20 percent tax on casino gaming revenue.
Lincoln receipts climb by more than $228,000
WarHorse Casino Lincoln generated nearly $1.63 million in July gaming taxes, up $228,317, or 16.3 percent, from June.
The casino reported approximately $8.13 million in gross gaming revenue during July. Most of that revenue — nearly $6.98 million — came from slot machines and other electronic gaming devices.
WarHorse Lincoln also reported approximately:
- $744,805 from table games;
- $250,449 from sports betting; and
- $160,327 from electronic table games.
Lincoln and Lancaster County each received $203,320 from WarHorse Lincoln’s July activity. That was an increase of more than $28,500 for each local government compared with June.
The casino’s July tax payment also included nearly $1.14 million for Nebraska’s Property Tax Credit Cash Fund. The State General Fund and Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund each received $40,664.
Through the first seven months of 2026, WarHorse Lincoln has generated more than $11.1 million in gaming taxes. The City of Lincoln and Lancaster County have each received nearly $1.4 million of that total.
All five casinos post monthly increases
Every operating Nebraska casino generated more gaming-tax revenue in July than in June.
WarHorse Casino Omaha led the state with more than $2.14 million in July gaming taxes, an increase of about 10.2 percent. WarHorse Lincoln ranked second with nearly $1.63 million.
Grand Island Casino and Resort generated approximately $1.1 million, up 10.9 percent from June. Harrah’s Columbus produced nearly $464,000, an increase of 15.1 percent.
Lake Mac Casino and Resort in Ogallala reported approximately $283,000 in July gaming taxes. That represented the state’s largest percentage increase at 17.3 percent. July was also the first month in which the Ogallala casino reported substantial table-game revenue.
Property-tax fund receives largest share
Nebraska distributes casino gaming taxes among five funds or recipients:
- 70 percent goes to the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund;
- 12.5 percent goes to the casino’s host city;
- 12.5 percent goes to the casino’s host county;
- 2.5 percent goes to the State General Fund; and
- 2.5 percent goes to the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund.
Of the $5.6 million generated statewide in July, approximately $3.93 million went to the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund.
Nebraska casino communities and their counties each shared approximately $702,000. The State General Fund and Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund each received about $140,000.
Nebraska casinos generated approximately $37.5 million in total gaming-tax revenue from January through July.
That year-to-date total included about $26.3 million for the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund. Host cities and counties each received nearly $4.69 million, while the State General Fund and Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund each received approximately $938,000.