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North Carolina Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

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By: The HALLO ECHO

August 20, 2021

Senate lawmakers tentatively approved sports gambling in North Carolina on Wednesday. The narrow 26-21 vote, which didn’t follow party lines, broke precedent for Senate Republican leaders. Senate Bill 688 would legalize betting on sports online, via mobile phone and in person at approved facilities in the immediate area of major sporting events. The North…

Sports Betting Bill in North Carolina Clears Another Committee

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By: The HALLO ECHO

August 11, 2021

Legislation to license and tax sports betting in North Carolina cleared another state Senate committee on Monday. The proposal has drawn support from many Democrats and Republicans, overcoming concerns from others that the measure will increase the number of residents addicted to gambling. Approved by the finance committee last week, the bill still must clear…