Next steps toward North Carolina sports betting launch are public comment period, hearing

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:10 PM
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  • Victor Skinner, The Center Square

The North Carolina Lottery Commission is collecting public comment on a series of proposed rules as it continues to move toward launching sports betting by June.

The commission’s Sports Betting Committee on Tuesday approved a notice of proposed rulemaking for its first set of general, sports betting and pari-mutuel wagering rules to govern the industry authorized by lawmakers this summer.

The proposal involves definitions of terms used in the legislation and others; the scope and application of rules; duties and authorities of the commission’s director; methods of payment; confidential materials; application details; supporting materials; timelines; and other provisions.

The commission will accept public comments on the proposed rules through Nov. 1.