By Rev. Mark Creech, Executive Director Christian Action League December 12, 2019 The long session of the North Carolina General Assembly traditionally runs from January to the middle of July. The 2019 Long Session, however, was extended well into November. The delay was mainly the result of a stalemate between Republican lawmakers, who possess the […]
HB 929
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 […]