Governor Roy Cooper will sign the legal sports betting bill HB 347 into law on Wednesday, as indicated by his public schedule. The fifth edition of House Bill 347 fiscal note emphasizes the impact of the tax increase from 14% to 18% and changes the … Read more
The North Carolina House has concurred with Senate changes to House Bill 347 on Wednesday afternoon. The bill is now sent to Governor Roy Cooper who is expected to sign. With Governor Cooper’s signature, North Carolina will become the 28th state (including DC) to legalize … Read more
The North Carolina House is expected to concur with Senate changes of House Bill 347 that would legalize online and retail sports betting in the Tarheel State. House Bill 347 was approved for a second time in the Senate on Thursday and now advances to … Read more
The North Carolina Senate Finance Committee and Rules Committee approved NC HB 347 on Tuesday afternoon. House Bill 347 will now head to the Senate floor for a full vote as soon as Wednesday. RALEIGH, N.C. – House Bill 347 successfully passed in the North … Read more
The North Carolina Senate Committee on Commerce and Insurance approved amendments to a mobile sports betting bill. Amendments to House Bill 347 include an increased tax rate and horse racing. The bill now heads to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. RALEIGH, N.C. – The … Read more
Tuesday night, members of the North Carolina House of Representatives voted 66-45 in favor of approval for an online sports betting bill. The approval comes after the second reading of House Bill 347, with a third and final reading expected Wednesday If approved once again, … Read more
House Bill 347 would regulate online sports betting across North Carolina. North Carolina sports betting is restricted to in-person wagers placed at the three Native American casino locations. Multiple House committees and Governor Roy Cooper are in support of the bill. RALEIGH, N.C. – Legislation … Read more
Governor Roy Cooper (D) is a supporter of the legalization of mobile sports betting. A similar bill failed last year by only one vote. North Carolina currently has multiple in-person sports betting locations. RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina lawmakers are expected to pass a bill … Read more
North Carolina sports betting hopes likely done in 2022 following rejected initiatives during the House committee hearing. Two sports betting bills needed to advance, one narrowly passed and the other was narrowly rejected. Lawmakers amended the bill to outright ban college sports. RALEIGH, N.C. — … Read more
North Carolina’s legislative session ends on June 30th and lawmakers have yet to discuss sports betting bill SB 688. South Carolina’s legislative session came to and end with HB 5277 failing to advance. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has expressed his support of expanding with … Read more
Lawmakers believe SB 688, which already passed in the Senate, has the votes to pass in the House to bring online betting to North Carolina. There is optimism that sportsbooks will be live in time for the 2022 NFL season. Gov. Roy Cooper has expressed … Read more
Senate Bill 688 that would expand the sports betting market in North Carolina is getting another shot with lawmakers. The legislation will need to pass through four House committees and a House floor vote before being sent to Governor Roy Cooper for approval. Ten to … Read more