Advocacy Resources
Share the Truth With Your Legislator
Everything you need to make the case against predatory gambling — in person, by mail, or online. Download, print, and share.
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Share With Your Legislator
A concise, fact-based summary of the harm caused by predatory gambling — designed to hand to your state senator, leave at a town hall, or share at a community meeting. One page. All the facts.
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The Numbers Nebraska Needs to Know
1 in 5
problem gamblers attempts suicide — the highest rate of any addiction
$6,000+
average annual loss for a Nebraska problem gambler
3–4×
more people harmed by a single problem gambler — family, employers, creditors
40%
of problem gamblers commit crimes to fund their addiction
80%
of gambling revenue comes from just 10% of players — the most addicted
$1,200
average annual cost to Nebraska taxpayers per problem gambler in social services
Talking Points for Advocates
The Human Cost of Gambling
- Problem gambling has the highest suicide rate of any addiction — higher than alcohol, drugs, or depression
- Families of problem gamblers suffer financial ruin, domestic violence, and child neglect at dramatically elevated rates
- Nebraska casinos are designed to maximize addiction — not entertainment
- Sports betting apps target young men aged 18–34 with predatory marketing
What Initiatives 440 & 441 Would Do
- Expand casino gambling across Nebraska with minimal regulatory oversight
- Allow sports betting apps — the most addictive form of gambling ever created
- Funnel profits to out-of-state gambling corporations, not Nebraska communities
- Override local control — communities could not opt out
The Gambling Industry's False Promises
- Tax revenue claims are exaggerated — social costs exceed tax gains in every state studied
- "Responsible gambling" programs are funded by the industry and designed to fail
- Jobs created by casinos are low-wage and often displace existing local businesses
- Nebraska already has the evidence — look at what happened after 2020 casino expansion
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