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

Prediction markets have allowed Nebraskans to put money on everything from Husker basketball to Omaha’s mayoral election. The markets say their users aren’t “betting” — they’re “trading.”

March 20, 2026Updated: March 21, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Black bear safely captured after wandering into east Cheyenne neighborhood

Colorado State Patrol investigating fatal I-70 crash

State

Red flag warnings, dangerous fire conditions continue across western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

2026 Primary Election Results: Southeast Nebraska

THAYER COUNTY: Koch advances in bid to retain county board seat; will face Brandt in general

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

Regional

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Black bear safely captured after wandering into east Cheyenne neighborhood

Colorado State Patrol investigating fatal I-70 crash

State

Red flag warnings, dangerous fire conditions continue across western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

2026 Primary Election Results: Southeast Nebraska

THAYER COUNTY: Koch advances in bid to retain county board seat; will face Brandt in general

Three students participate in Nebraska INBRE program

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

Sports

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires