Location: North Carolina
North Carolina lawmakers pitch idea of tribal casino in state’s southeast
State lawmakers are considering a casino that would be run by the Lumbee tribe in southeastern North Carolina. The project is one of four... more
North Carolina: Would new casinos allow indoor smoking? A national group aims to prevent that
The Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly has been at a standstill for over a month on the state budget, with the legalization of... more
North Carolina: Catawba Two Kings Casino raises $10,000 to support local food initiatives
The Catawba Two Kings Casino’s Share Change program raised $10,000 from April through June for two local charitable organizations working... more
Political donations, land deals, lobbyists and a question: Will North Carolina lawmakers move ahead with casino plans?
Late last year, executives of a Maryland-based casino developer did something curious: They made donations to lawmakers in North Carolina,... more
North Carolina: Town of Summerfield pushes for referendum to solve casino debate
The Town of Summerfield filed a resolution encouraging Rockingham County to make a local referendum for voters to decide whether or not a... more
Video gambling companies keep losing in North Carolina courts, but the legislature could make some machines legal
As North Carolina legislators consider expanding casino gambling beyond those owned by American Indian tribes, the latest chapter in the... more
North Carolina: State budget negotiations drag on with Medicaid expansion, casino legalization in focus
State budget negotiations, which have dragged past the July 1 start of the North Carolina fiscal year, are expected to run for weeks to... more
North Carolina candidates add voices to call for county casino referendum
Two candidates for the state’s highest elected offices turned out Tuesday night to help lead a meeting of about 500 residents against a... more
North Carolina: Nearly half of residents support casino expansion, poll says
Nearly half of North Carolinians would support an expansion of casinos in the state, according to a poll released Wednesday as state... more
North Carolina: Hundreds against controversial casino proposal in Rockingham County
Hundreds of people in western Rockingham County do not want a casino where they live. The Ellisboro Baptist Church had standing room only... more
