Gaming Law in Nebraska
This page covers gaming law as it applies in Nebraska — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern gaming in Nebraska
Nebraska state law
- Chapter 28 — Crimes and PunishmentsNE 28 § 28-1206
Cited in 83 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 29 — Criminal ProcedureNE 29 § 29-829
Cited in 17 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 87 — Trade PracticesNE 87 § 87-302
Cited in 17 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 37 — Game and ParksNE 37 § 37-1001
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 14 — Cities of the Metropolitan ClassNE 14 § 14-102
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 84 — State OfficersNE 84 § 84-712.05
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Nebraska.
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.