Nebraska voters reject online sports betting despite $22m DraftKings-FanDuel push

Nebraska voters rejected the two ballot measures that would have legalized statewide online sports betting, turning back a nearly $22.5 million campaign funded mostly by DraftKings and FanDuel. Unofficial results from the Nebraska Secretary of State show Initiative 440 failing 324,828 to 396,050, a 45.1% to 54.9% margin, with Initiative 441 at 327,844 to 392,980. Decision Desk HQ called both races early on Nov. 4. The measures would have amended the state constitution to allow online wagering and set the framework under the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission: a 20% tax on gross gaming revenue, 70% of it directed to…