The Future of North Carolina Sports Betting

Sports betting is legal in over thirty states in the US. At present, North Carolina sports betting is limited on tribal lands. However, a new bill in the Senate would legalize sports gambling outside tribal lands across the state. The sports betting bill is now in the...

States Likely to Legalize Sports Betting in 2022

2021 has been a prolific year for legal sports betting in the United States. Nine states made sports wagering legal last year, and eleven went live either digital, retail, or both. In addition, since the US Supreme Court decision to overturn the PASPA, 33 US...

Bookie Sets Long Odds for Legal NC Sports Betting

A bill to legalize sports betting in North Carolina passed a House committee last week. However, the odds are against the bill passing the full General Assembly before the end of the season. The House Commerce Committee passed Senate Bill 688 that would lead to legal...

NC Sportsbook Bill Stalls in the House

The NC sportsbook bill is stuck in the House. Also, it would not see any action until next year. The Senate passed Senate Bill 688 on August 19. However, after its introduction at the House Committee level, it stalled because the House Committee on Commerce didn’t...

NC Sports Betting Bill Gets Senate Vote

A Senate committee cleared an NC sports betting bill. It overcame objections from social conservatives who argued that legal sports wagering would result in gambling addicts. Senator Jim Perry sponsored the bill. He said that many residents are already betting on...