9-1104. Authorized gaming operator; license; authorized activities; condition of licensure; limitation on participation.

(1) The operation of games of chance at a licensed racetrack enclosure may be conducted by an authorized gaming operator who holds an authorized gaming operator license.

(2) No more than one authorized gaming operator license shall be granted for each licensed racetrack enclosure within the state. It shall not be a requirement that the person or entity applying for or to be granted such authorized gaming operator license hold a racing license or be the same person or entity who operates the licensed racetrack enclosure at which such authorized gaming operator license shall be granted.

(3) Gaming devices, limited gaming devices, and all other games of chance may be operated by authorized gaming operators at a licensed racetrack enclosure.

(4) No person younger than twenty-one years of age shall play or participate in any way in any game of chance or use any gaming device or limited gaming device at a licensed racetrack enclosure.

(5) No authorized gaming operator shall permit an individual younger than twenty-one years of age to play or participate in any game of chance or use any gaming device or limited gaming device conducted or operated pursuant to the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act.

(6) If the licensed racetrack enclosure at which such authorized gaming operator conducts games of chance does not hold the minimum number of live racing meets required under section 2-1205, the authorized gaming operator shall be required to cease operating games of chance at such licensed racetrack enclosure until such time as the commission determines the deficiency has been corrected.

Source:Initiative Law 2020, No. 430, § 4; Laws 2022, LB876, § 15.