The economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska is supporting a gaming amendment on the November ballot.
The Horse Race Wagering Amendment authorizes electronic betting on historical horse races. If it's approved, Ho-Chunk Inc could open a gaming facility at a former racetrack called Atokad Downs.
"We've done some initial polling and the numbers are very favorable for passage of the amendment," Lance Morgan, a tribal member who serves as president and CEO of HCI, told the Associated Press.
Nebraska is one of the few states where casino-style gambling remains illegal. The state has refused to negotiate Class III compacts with tribes.
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