Legal
October 31, 2023
Lawsuit Challenges North Carolina Casino Expansion Plans
Lawmakers in North Carolina are currently attempting to expand casino gambling through a rezoning of land located in Rockingham County. Earlier this year, in August, the Board of County Commissioners approved the rezoning of several acres of land that would ultimately be used for the development of a casino. This move immediately captured the attention […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
North Carolina Lawmakers Wrestle with Casino Legalization in Budget Showdown
In the closing chapters of this year’s state budget negotiations, the legislative arena buzzed with intensity as lawmakers in North Carolina wrestled over the unexpected proposal to legalize four casinos within the confines of the nearly $30 billion state budget. North Carolina Lawmakers Challenge $1.5 Billion Casino Investment Proposal The controversial addition pitched as a […]
Casino
October 26, 2023
David Koechner Extends Partnership with Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino launched a new chapter of its popular “Put On Your Hat” promotional campaign featuring The Office star David Koechner. The videos aim to leverage the actor and comedian’s talent and fanbase to help the venue differentiate itself from North Carolina’s two other tribal casinos. With online sports betting launching in 2024, Harrah’s […]
Legal
October 19, 2023
North Carolina Gaming Industry Embraces New Era with Approved Betting Rules
The North Carolina Sports Betting Committee greenlit the first set of comprehensive gambling rules during its inaugural session on October 17. These rules, which cover aspects such as money lines, over-unders, and spreads, were set into motion after Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347 into law in June 2023. North Carolina Unveils 48 Rules […]
Casino
October 16, 2023
Catawba Two Kings Casino’s Construction Gets Delayed Again
The Catawba Nation is currently working on a new casino property in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The property, called Catawba Two Kings Casino, was set to begin construction in 2022. However, various setbacks have pushed that date back. Around 35 miles west of Charlotte, the tribal nation’s latest property is set to overlook Interstate 85. […]
Casino
October 11, 2023
North Carolina Casino Expansion Yet to Gain Traction
Earlier this year, North Carolina legalized mobile sports betting. While the activity is expected to launch as planned, at some point by mid-2024, further efforts for the expansion of gambling activities were also seen recently. One such effort calls for the legalization of new casinos through the state budget. A gambling proposal that is a […]
Industry
September 28, 2023
NC Regulator Is Convinced Mobile Betting Launch Will Meet the Deadline
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission recently discussed the future of mobile sports betting in the state. Officials remain convinced that they will be able to meet the original deadline, launching mobile sports betting by mid-2024. The commission believes that the first mobile sportsbooks will go live within the first half of the next year, […]
Casino
September 20, 2023
North Carolina Governor Rejects Controversial Casino-Medicaid Deal
In a bold move, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has firmly rejected a controversial plan put forth by Republican state lawmakers. The plan aimed to tie the long-awaited expansion of Medicaid to an ambitious proposal to significantly expand casino gambling within the state. Medicaid Expansion Jeopardized as Governor Cooper Slams Casino Pairing Gov. Cooper’s decision […]
Legal
August 1, 2023
North Carolina Hires Former Top Regulator to Help with Sports Betting Launch
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has appointed Sterl Carpenter as its head of the gaming compliance and sports betting division. The man is an experienced and well-seasoned veteran who has more than 30 years of relevant industry experience, and he spent the last eight years with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, one of the country’s […]
Industry
July 27, 2023
Lawmakers in NC Receive Contributions from Gambling Company, Report Claims
North Carolina legalized online sports betting activities in mid-June and anticipates launching the activity at some point next year. With the expansion of betting options, state lawmakers are also considering expansion of the casino-style gambling options as an activity that can help raise tax revenue and create new jobs. But while a proposal calling for […]