VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: NC Dad Tells Tragic Story of Son’s Death Fueled by Gambling Addiction
On March 20, 2023, twenty-three-year-old Joshua Zinner tragically passed away from fentanyl poisoning. He had struggled with a years long addiction to sports gambling, and was taking steps toward recovery. As North Carolina legislators have legalized sports gambling and are considering expanding other forms of legalized gambling across the state, many are concerned about the impact […]
Tens of Millions Lost: A look back and the launch of sports betting in North Carolina
The untold truth about sports betting is that the state tax revenue that it is intended to generate comes at a very high cost for North Carolinians statewide. Early numbers are in, and this truth is already undeniably evident. Earnings and Losses in the First Week of Sports Betting On June 14, 2023, with Governor […]
Sports Betting to Begin in North Carolina on March 11, 2024
The State Lottery Commission, which has been tasked with overseeing sports betting in North Carolina, voted Wednesday morning to authorize gambling on sporting events starting March 11, just one day before the beginning of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament. According to commission staff, in preparation for the launch of in-person and online sports wagering, licensed […]
NC House Agrees to Changes to Sports Gambling Bill, Sends to Governor
UPDATE: Governor Cooper signed HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering into law on June 14th, 2023. This afternoon, the State House voted to concur with the amendments made by the State Senate on HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering with a vote of 69-44. This comes after the House initially approved the bill with a vote of 64-45, […]
NC Senate Gives Initial Approval to Sports Gambling Bill
UPDATE: On Thursday, June 1, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 347 by a vote of 37-11 during the third reading of the bill. It will now return to the House for concurrence since the Senate modified it. This afternoon, the North Carolina Senate voted to approve HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering by a vote […]
Sports Gambling Bill Passes Two Senate Committees
Earlier today, HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering was approved by both the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Rules Committee. This bill, which was approved by the State House at the end of March, would authorize state-sanctioned gambling on amateur, collegiate, electronic, and professional sports, as well as parimutuel wagering on horse racing. In testimony […]
ALERT: Urge Your State Senator to OPPOSE Predatory Sports Gambling!
A bill that would authorize state-sanctioned gambling on amateur, collegiate, electronic, and professional sports in North Carolina will likely be taken up in the State Senate next week. We need you to call your State Senator and urge him or her to OPPOSE HB 347—Sports Wagering! Please TAKE ACTION NOW by visiting NC Family’s Action Center and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]