Sports betting nears final approval in NC with key Senate vote

Sports betting legalization is nearing the finish line in North Carolina. Online and mobile sports gambling has been mostly illegal, though proponents of a legalization bill say it’s already happening. The bill passed a key vote in the state Senate on Wednesday, 38-11, setting it up to pass its final vote on Thursday. It has had bipartisan support and opposition, with key lawmakers as sponsors. If it becomes law, the state could receive $8.5 million in revenue during the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to legislative analysis. The following year, the...