A Promise of “Prosperity,” But At What Cost?
When you hear the word “gambling,” what is the first thing you think of? Maybe it’s the image of a fancy casino, memories of nights out with friends, scratch-off lottery tickets, or that alluring possibility of winning millions. While the gambling industry puts up an enticing front, the health, financial, and societal problems that often […]
AT ISSUE: A Season of Learning
Putting this magazine together has been a season of learning for me. To start with, I’ve never put together a magazine, so the process itself was new to me (I was a staff member for the student newspaper in college, but that’s not quite the same thing). Even more than that, though, each of the […]
VIDEO | Overriding the Governor, Sports Gambling, and North Carolina’s Budget
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: An update on the Sports Gambling bill that passed the NC House; An update on North Carolina’s budget; And how the N.C. General Assembly […]
NC House Passes Sports Gambling Bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill this afternoon that would legalize sports gambling in North Carolina. HB 347—Sports Wagering passed the chamber by a vote of 64-45. In short, the bill would authorize state-sanctioned gambling on amateur, collegiate, electronic, and professional sports and would turn every phone, tablet, computer, and smart TV […]
VIDEO | Abortion Expansion, Sports Gambling, and the NC REACH Act
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: What you need to know about the sports wagering bill that has flown through the NC House this week; An update on Medicaid expansion; […]
Sports Gambling Bill on Fast Track in NC House
A bill proposing to legalize predatory sports gambling in North Carolina is on a fast track in the North Carolina House. HB 347—Sports Wagering passed the House Commerce Committee on Tuesday afternoon and then the House Finance Committee on Wednesday morning and the House Judiciary 1 Committee on Wednesday afternoon. Although no public comment was […]
VIDEO | Abortion Pill Lawsuit, Sports Gambling, and NC Family News
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: What you need to know about a pending chemical abortion drug lawsuit; An update on the NC REACH Act; What you need to know […]
Super Bowl Fever Drives Sports Gambling Losses
This Sunday, one of the most anticipated annual events in America will take place: The Super Bowl. While this event is often characterized by things like delicious food and fun parties, it is also a huge opportunity for the sports gambling industry to separate Americans from their hard-earned dollars. The Sports Gambling Industry Before and […]
Three Top Issues for the 2023 North Carolina Legislative Session
The 2023 Legislative Session is underway, and this year is shaping up to be quite interesting. Several significant issues will appear, including bills that would protect the unborn and support the mother, legalize marijuana, and expand gambling. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back NC Family’s own John Rustin and […]
Child Deaths Highlight A Tragic Harm Associated With Gambling
A recent CBS 17 news report highlights a tragic harm associated with gambling. WNCN reported last week that the autopsy of two young sisters, ages two and three, reveals that their mother left the girls in a vehicle parked outside of a Raleigh, North Carolina sweepstakes parlor “for approximately six hours” on a hot August […]