Location: North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans in need of Democrats on casino deal as draft bill emerges
Democratic lawmakers vowed Monday not to support GOP-backed casino legalization, even if it were tied with one of Democrats’... more
OPINION: What’s behind the push for more gambling in North Carolina? Follow the campaign donations.
What’s behind Republican leaders’ insistent push to legalize multiple forms of gambling — from online sports betting to casino developments... more
North Carolina House to separate budget and casinos-Medicaid bill, will vote this week, top appropriator says
The North Carolina House of Representatives will hold votes on a $30 billion state budget and a separate bill that would authorize four new... more
Before the public caught on, a North Carolina county made crucial change to allow casino
When Sharon Ellis heard rumors that a casino might be built down the highway from her home in Rockingham County, she called the county’s... more
Frayed nerves, flaring tempers: North Carolina Republican fight over casinos; budget shows limits of party unity
The impasse holding up North Carolina’s $30-billion state budget is over expanded gambling in the state. It is also much bigger — and... more
North Carolina: GOP House, Gov. Cooper want long-delayed budget this week — without casinos
Both Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper are ready to move forward on the state budget without casinos in it.... more
No clarity on major gambling expansion as North Carolina budget drama continues
Closed-door negotiations to expand legalized gambling in North Carolina continued at the statehouse Monday afternoon with no clarity on... more
North Carolina Lottery seeks sports wagering licensing director
With mobile sports betting expected to launch in North Carolina in the first half of 2024, the North Carolina Lottery Commission continues... more
Casino expansion fails to get support as part of North Carolina’s state budget, House speaker says
House Speaker Tim Moore has informed his Republican colleagues that a controversial proposal to open new casinos in North Carolina hasn’t... more
North Carolina town planners see economic potential in casino legislation
Members of the Roanoke Rapids Planning Board see potential in draft legislation that could pave the way for gambling casinos located within... more
