State Legislative Updates Archives

May 30, 2024 | By: Tyler Andrews

High licensing fees have kept horse race betting operators out of North Carolina, meaning no Belmont Stakes betting in 2024.

March 18, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The failure of SB 124 in VA, which would’ve legalized in-state college bets, means VA bettors must cross state lines to bet March Madness.

February 16, 2024 | By: Nikhil Kalro

Sen. Leader Phil Berger won’t pursue casino legislation this year while Speaker Tim Moore suggests that a VLT bill is possible.

February 6, 2024 | By: Nikhil Kalro

A new poll by Meredith College finds 54% of NC residents support casinos. That’s up 9% from a similar survey by NCSharp. Read on for details.

January 26, 2024 | By: Nikhil Kalro

NC Casino expansion might have been prioritized by legislators, but residents of North Carolina made their thoughts clear, emails show.

January 20, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

No betting on in-state college teams (for now) may push VA bettors to NC to place bets. Here are the teams they’re likely to bet most.

October 11, 2023 | By: Walter Yuhl

House Speaker Tim Moore reflects on trying to push NC casinos through the state budget, thinks plan was destined to fail.

October 7, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Berger strongly supported casino and sports betting expansion in NC but some voters in his home county oppose his position on legal gambling.

October 6, 2023 | By: Tyler Andrews

The NC State budget removes the cap on sports betting operators with an eye to MLB expansion and new sports venues.

September 22, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina finalizes a state budget that changes the way operators apply for a sports betting license.