Sometimes it is all about timing. Reports out of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, which oversaw the rollout of online sports betting in the state, indicate a great desire for the activity. How much? Within hours of launching in March, eight figures in revenues (and payouts) had been won by North Carolinians. ACC Tournaments… Read more »
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North Carolina Launches Online Sports Betting Market
Roundball Rock Online sports betting went live in North Carolina at noon on Monday, March 11, just in time for March Madness. With both men’s and women’s conference tournaments in full swing (some are already done), sports fans in one of the basketball-craziest states in the country have plenty of opportunities to throw a few… Read more »
North Carolina County Commissioners Vote Unanimously to Rezone Land for Casino
Next to a camp for kids The five commissioners of Rockingham County, North Carolina voted unanimously to rezone a 192-acre parcel of land to make way for a casino. Before Monday’s vote, the commissions heard from residents who were opposed to the potential infringement on the otherwise quiet, rural county. “Do what is right,” Kelly… Read more »
Lawmakers in Minnesota, Georgia, North Carolina Pushing for Sports Betting
Pair of Minnesota bills The expansion of sports betting in the United States continues as lawmakers in Minnesota, Georgia, and North Carolina are making pushes to either legalize wagering for the first time in their state or add to its current offerings. In Minnesota, two related bills were introduced on Monday: House Bill 2000 and… Read more »
North Carolina Legislature, Governor Legalize Charitable “Casino Nights”
It seems that the tide is turning in one of the more conservative areas of the country when it comes to gambling. The North Carolina General Assembly, while it weighs whether it will open for sports betting in the state, has hit the green light for charitable “casino nights” in the state. This action will… Read more »
Michigan Governor Comes Out Against Online Gaming, Illinois and North Carolina Looks to Sports Betting
It seems as if every week there are some moves – for good and for bad – in the world of online casino gaming, online poker and sports betting. Some of the latest news involves three states, with one examining a very limited dip into the pool, one looking for a potential wider expansion and… Read more »