N.C. sports betting bill passes House vote, one step left before it becomes law
The bill passed with a 69-44 vote.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The North Carolina sports betting bill passed a House vote Wednesday leaving one final step before the bill becomes law.
House Bill 347, also known as the Sports Wagering Bill, went through with a 69-44 vote. The bill will head to Governor Roy Cooper’s desk next.
The bill passed the Senate 37-11 on June 1.
The bill would regulate sports wagering on professional and college sports, and anyone wanting to place sports bets could do so without visiting a casino. Instead, people could make their bets online.
To participate, betters would have to be at least 21 years old.
Previous coverage: After failed attempts in 2022 lawmakers double down on legalizing sports betting
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