North Carolina sports wagering bill stuck in House committee

North Carolina sports wagering bill stuck in House committee

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  • Bennett Conlin, Sports Handle
June 16, 2022 12:12 AM
  • Bennett Conlin, Sports Handle

A North Carolina sports betting bill, SB 688, remains stuck in a House Judiciary Committee. The committee made no plans to meet this Tuesday – its normal day to convene – which means the bill may have to wait at least another week until being discussed.

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With North Carolina’s legislative session ending on June 30, time is running out for the House to pass SB 688, which the state Senate approved in 2021. Rep. Ted Davis Jr. is the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, the House panel that is expected to take the first look at the bill, and Davis’ legislative assistant told Sports Handle the committee can always schedule a meeting for another time this week, but nothing is guaranteed.