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For the first time, Nebraskans can bet legally on March Madness games without leaving the state.
A bettor displays his tickets after plugging his picks into a kiosk at the WarHorse Sportsbook in Omaha.
With four Nebraska college teams punching tickets to the NCAA basketball tournament, sportsbooks operators here expect bettors to take advantage.
“Traditionally the Super Bowl and NCAA tournament are the biggest sports wagering events of the year here in the U.S.,” said Vince Fiala, general manager of the Grand Island Casino and Resort. “It will be a plus for Nebraska residents that none of the Nebraska teams play in state, so they can wager on them.”
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