Following the passage of sports betting in the North Carolina General Assembly, one of the state’s top lawmakers is optimistic about the Tar Heel State’s chances of authorizing commercial casinos.
House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) told reporters this week that it’s time to take a fresh look at legalizing commercial casinos. North Carolina is currently home to three tribal casinos, Harrah’s Cherokee, Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River, and Catawba’s Two Kings Casino.
After state lawmakers agreed to authorize commercial sports betting online and in-person at the state’s eight professional sports venues, Moore says the appetite for gambling should be further probed.
“It’s something we’ll certainly take a look at,” Moore said. “There’s some very general discussion right now. There’s not a bill, but there’s been a lot of conversation about state-sanctioned, non-tribal casinos.”
House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) told reporters this week that it’s time to take a fresh look at legalizing commercial casinos. North Carolina is currently home to three tribal casinos, Harrah’s Cherokee, Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River, and Catawba’s Two Kings Casino.
After state lawmakers agreed to authorize commercial sports betting online and in-person at the state’s eight professional sports venues, Moore says the appetite for gambling should be further probed.
“It’s something we’ll certainly take a look at,” Moore said. “There’s some very general discussion right now. There’s not a bill, but there’s been a lot of conversation about state-sanctioned, non-tribal casinos.”
