Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban

Prediction markets let Nebraskans wager on sports and politics from their phones, even though the state still bans online sports betting

March 19, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026

By JEREMY TURLEY/Flatwater Free Press

Flood, Backemeyer talk Iran, fuel prices and trade in 1st District debate

Despite running back committee, Jamal Rule finding success in freshman season

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Morningside recap, Waldorf preview

Doane football coach Jonathan Johnson joins NCN's Tim Hackett to recap the Tigers' road trip to Morningside, outline what the team was focused on during its bye week, and establish the keys for this weekend's game against Waldorf.

No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Mizzou in rescheduled Wrigley match

State

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

9 hrs 2 mins ago

Rising diesel costs squeezing Northeast Nebraska businesses ahead of harvest

13 hrs 13 mins ago

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

13 hrs 14 mins ago

Osborn joins independent candidates in D.C. calling for action on AI, data centers

13 hrs 55 mins ago

Omaha firefighter arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

16 hrs 11 mins ago

Local veteran organizes Fourth Annual Walk for Vets in Kimball County

17 hrs 15 mins ago

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Morningside recap, Waldorf preview

September 24th 2026, 2:30 AM UTC

No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Mizzou in rescheduled Wrigley match

September 24th 2026, 2:03 AM UTC

Michigan State Road Test Preview! Can the 3-0 Huskers Stay Undefeated?

September 23rd 2026, 8:36 PM UTC

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

September 23rd 2026, 5:27 PM UTC

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

September 22nd 2026, 8:41 PM UTC

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

September 22nd 2026, 4:22 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

9 hrs 2 mins ago

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC