By Hunter Hines Christian Action League February 18, 2016 RALEIGH – Last Thursday (February 11th), Lottery Commission staff argued before the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on the North Carolina State Lottery, for an increase in lottery advertisement. They believe the increase is necessary to make the games more profitable. Although the North Carolina Education Lottery […]
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Lottery Money a Bad Gamble
By Bob Luebke Civitas Institute January 25, 2016 As the Powerball jackpot soared over a billion dollars, much of the discussion in the Tar Heel State turned to the North Carolina Education Lottery and what that money does for public education. The conventional wisdom says it’s a pretty simple equation: more money spent on the […]
$1.6 Billion Lottery Craze Reflective of a Nation that Has Become ‘Fatalistic and Superstitious’
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League January 14, 2016 This week three people won the largest lottery jackpot in American history, a whopping $1.6 billon. They will split the prize three ways. Winning tickets were bought in Florida, Tennessee, and California. Winners in 23 states also won $1 million by matching the five winning numbers, […]
Lenoir County D.A. Directs Sweepstakes Cafes to Shut Down Within Thirty Days, Online Fantasy Sports Gambling Growing in Popularity
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League November 21, 2015 Last Friday, November 13th, the Lenoir County District Attorney sent a directive to sweepstakes cafes to close their doors within 30 days. According to Kinston.com, by Monday of this week, café owners and their employees made an appeal to Lenoir County Commissioners to do something to […]
N.C. General Assembly Passes 2015 Budget: No Lottery Expansion and No Funding for Planned Parenthood
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League September 18, 2015 RALEIGH – After three deadline extensions, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a $21.7 billion budget this week. HB 97 – 2015 Appropriations Act passed in the Senate 37-13 with 3 Democrats voting with Republicans on the measure. It passed in the House by an 81-33 […]
Proposed Lottery Expansion is a Tax Increase
By Alysse ElHage North Carolina Family Policy Council August 14, 2015 As lawmakers continue to hash out the details of the State Budget that includes a provision to significantly expand government-sponsored gambling in North Carolina, a recent Tax Foundation article argues that the State Lottery operates as a partial tax and that any increases in […]
Donald Trump, Gambling and Character
By Dr. Mark Creech Donald Trump is certainly commanding a lot of attention in his run for the Presidency. Trump is a real mover and a shaker. A man like him with his business savvy might be able to lead this country back to prosperity. He is confrontational, unwilling to back down from a fight. […]
Anti-Gaming Advocate Speaks Out Against Proposed Catawba Indian Casino
By Dave Blanton Kings Mountain Herald July 23, 2015 KINGS MOUNTAIN – By the time Melynda Litchfield hit her early forties, she was at the height of her profession. A longtime registered nurse with a good salary and the respect of her peers, she was working in the intensive care unit of one of Chicago’s […]
State Board of Elections Report Shows Wide Expanse of Sweepstakes Gambling Influence
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League July 16, 2015 RALEIGH – Wednesday, the State Board of Elections announced that after a two-year probe, it had found no violations of the law concerning campaign contributions made to lawmakers from Oklahoma Sweepstakes magnate, Chase Burns. The report, however, does show the sneaky way contributions can get around […]
URGENT ACTION ALERT, Rumor Has it Some NC House Members Serious About Reviving Sweepstakes Gambling: Senate Budget Proposal Expands Lottery Advertising and Introduces ‘E-Instant Games’
Contact members of the NC House immediately! By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League June 19, 2015 RALEIGH – The rumor mill at the North Carolina General Assembly is saying certain House members are serious about reviving sweepstakes gambling. Republicans intend to caucus on the issue Tuesday of next week. Meanwhile, the Senate has included a […]