North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering
‘The way the sports calendar works here, the love for college, the love for NASCAR specifically and obviously the other major sports, has made this a key state for us.’
‘The way the sports calendar works here, the love for college, the love for NASCAR specifically and obviously the other major sports, has made this a key state for us.’
The group later replaced them.
Supporters say that as Virginia has paved the way for new forms of gambling in recent years, it’s only fair to let small businesses share in some of the revenue.
The final bill passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled legislature with bipartisan support.
Legal sports gambling is only available right now at three casinos operated by two American Indian tribes.
The measure would direct the North Carolina Lottery Commission to issue between 10 and 12 interactive sports wagering licenses.