By Hunter Hines Christian Action League December 19, 2019 “The North Carolina Lottery has been a spectacular failure, and it deserves to be phased out in the years ahead,” said Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling. Bernal made the remarks during an interview with host John Rustin on the North Carolina Family Policy […]
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For N.C. Christians Wanting to Be Informed, Engaged and Prayerful about Social Issues: No Better Resource than The CAL Insider
Christian Action League Staff Christian Action League November 19, 2019 For Christians who want to pray for their state and nation, for Christians who wish to stay abreast of the latest news about social issues, for Christians who desire to be educated about the issues from a strong Christian worldview, for Christians who want to […]
NC Court of Appeals Strikes Down Sweepstakes Gaming
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League October 17, 2019 “It’s been the lump of dung that won’t flush,” said Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League. “But I think we’re winning what has been a valiant effort to keep gambling of this nature from spreading across the state.” Rev. Creech was referring […]
Gaming Bill Excludes DFS Language, But Wants to Study VLTs
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 29, 2019 The House Finance Committee on Wednesday gave its blessing to a bill that would consolidate the state’s legal forms of betting — the lottery, bingo, raffles and boxing — under a new Gaming Commission and open the door for the nine-member group to study additional forms […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Gaming Measure Defeated in Committee, 16-12
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League June 7, 2019 RALEIGH – Wednesday, HB 929- Gaming Commission, legislation that would have legalized Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) gambling in North Carolina, was voted down 16-12 in the House Judiciary Committee. The bill would have established a North Carolina Gaming Commission and authorized the regulation of Daily Fantasy […]
Gaming Commission Bill Contains Provision to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports Gambling in NC
The Legislation Has Passed the House Commerce Committee By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 24, 2019 Anyone who believes that Daily Fantasy Sports is not gambling and that it can be legalized in North Carolina without harmful consequences is indulging in his own fantasy, says the Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian […]
N.C.’s Bitter Ironies during the Celebration of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection
By Rev. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League April 19, 2019 Clive Sinclair once said that he saw the world as a place of bitter irony. Irony, I think, can be defined as incongruity between a situation and the action which accompanies it. Irony was what came to mind as I considered legislation North Carolina […]
Sports Betting and Horse Racing Bill Advances to the Senate Floor for a Vote
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueApril 5, 2019 RALEIGH – The Senate Rules Committee passed legislation to allow sports betting and horse race wagering on Thursday. The bill, SB 154 – Allow Sports/Horse Race Wagering Tribal Lands, was the last stop for the measure on the Senate side before being referred to the full Senate for […]
Mixed Beverages Election, Sports Wagering, and Gaming Nights Considered by State Lawmakers
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueMarch 29, 2019 RALEIGH – Legislation for advancing the sale of mixed beverages (liquor-by-the-drink), sports wagering, and gaming nights for non-profits were considered by state lawmakers this week. “In my nearly 20 years with the Christian Action League, I’ve never seen anything quite like it,” said Rev Mark Creech, executive director. […]
Gaming Nights Bill Moves Forward. ‘Like Candy Cigarettes,’ says Creech
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueMarch 22, 2019 RALEIGH – Wednesday, the House Finance Committee took-up HB 130 – Allow Game Nights, sponsored by Reps. Jamie Boles (R), Marvin Lucas (D), Jason Saine (R), and Elmer Floyd (D). The bill passed the committee and now moves to be considered by the House Rules Committee. Current law […]