A Look Back at NC’s Failed Sports Betting Bill: Will 2023 Legislative Session Bring a New Bill?
Sports betting is a hot-button topic in the country, even more so in states like North Carolina, where online sports betting legislation has yet to pass. The closest North Carolina has gotten to passing sports betting legislation was in the 2022 summer window. SB 38 was the bill brought to a vote last summer that […]
What’s Next for North Carolina Sports Betting?
With North Carolina sports betting legislation failing in the last scheduled legislative session of 2022, it is unlikely any sports betting bills will be passed in 2022. The two bills that got voted on each failed by one vote, with each also having legislators that did not vote at all. The plan is to push […]
Action On NC Sports Betting Bill Probably On Hold Until Next Year
It looks like North Carolina sports betting will have to wait. The state’s bill, SB 688, is unlikely to make any additional progress along the legislative path until 2022. On Nov. 4, 2021, the House Commerce Committee passed SB 688 by a vote of 12-4. Rep. Jason Saine told Legalsportsreport.com that vote followed a discussion […]
Legislative Committee Approves North Carolina Sports Betting Bill
The legislative process to legalize online sports betting in North Carolina took another important step on Nov. 4, but it is still highly unlikely that the process will end before the end of the year. The House Commerce Committee approved Senate Bill 688 by a 12-4 vote. That follows a 26-19 vote to pass in […]