Senate Bill 688 proposes that the state issues 12 sports wagering licenses with mobile-only options available. Large sporting venues would be allowed to open dedicated sportsbooks and partner with established operators.
North Carolina Senators Introduce Sports Betting BillThe news follows the publication of a report just last week that detailed the impact increased betting opportunities would have on the state. The report, published by Spectrum Gaming, projects state revenues of $350 million from sports wagering alone over the next five years.
North Carolina Senators Introduce Sports Betting BillSpeaking to the Raleigh News & Observer, Perry said:
“Until someone else brings me some ideas about how to help provide more funding for school construction in rural areas, then I’m looking at every idea.”
North Carolina Senators Introduce Sports Betting Bill
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Olivia Richardson
North Carolina Senators Introduce Sports Betting Bill