By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 28, 2023 At least eight North Carolina lawmakers have received donations in the past year from individuals tied to the company that is favored to win the rights to build new casinos if the state legislature and the governor give it the green light, according to a new […]
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Say No to Expanded Gambling: Your Urgent Action Needed
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 21, 2023 A massive expansion of gambling in the form of multiple new casinos and the legalization of video lottery terminals — it’s the last thing North Carolina needs, but it may be what we get unless lawmakers hear from you today! The Rev. Mark Creech, executive director […]
Governor Cooper Signs Bill Legalizing Sports Betting, Horse Race Wagering: Are Casinos Next?
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 16, 2023 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a law Wednesday authorizing sports betting and horse race wagering across the state. The House had voted 68-45 on the measure a week ago, following the Senate’s May 31 vote. Betting will begin sometime between January and June 2024. Seemingly […]
Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering Clears Senate Commerce Committee
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 26, 2023 A bill legalizing mobile sports gambling passed the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday and could come before the full Senate next week. But while lawmakers focused on an estimated $60 million a year supporters claim it could bring to state coffers, the Rev. Mark Creech […]