North Carolina lawmakers are considering a sports betting bill. The Senate has approved Senate Bill 688, but a House committee reportedly has concerns. The bill was passed by the Senate by a vote of 26-19, and is currently in the House Judiciary Committee. It must be passed by the House by the end of June or it will not move forward.
While the bill will allow sports betting at casinos, it is not yet clear how it will impact online sports betting. While the House is likely to pass it, the Senate’s approval will be important. The bill will be a major step in legalizing sports betting in North Carolina. If passed, it will allow sports betting apps and professional sports facilities to operate in the state.
The bill has been amended several times since it was introduced. One major change would have barred sports betting on college games, which would have reduced revenue by about a third. The changes were not made before the Senate’s committee vote, so there is still a chance that the bill will not pass.
If the bill passes the House, the legislation will need to be passed by the Senate in the coming weeks. If the bill passes the Senate, it would be signed by Governor Cooper. It would then go back to the Senate for further consideration. If it is passed, it is expected to be ratified by the end of June.
