Lottery
December 9, 2022
18-Year-Old North Carolina Man Wins $1M from Lottery
The North Carolina Lottery has revealed the name of a new winner, 18-year-old Dalton Radford from Dallas, who bagged a $1-million prize with his instant ticket. The lottery detailed the story of Radford who made a $10 purchase of a scratch-off ticket while on his break between two daily jobs and ended up getting the […]
Casino
October 4, 2022
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino Commences Major Expansion Worth $275M
An expansion project for the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, North Carolina, worth $275 million commenced on September 29 following the casino’s 7th anniversary. The New Expansion Will Be a Major Upgrade of the Valley River Casino The One Feather reported that on September 29 ground was broken for a project […]
Legal
September 1, 2022
Gambler Charged with Murder after Letting Kids Die
A careless mother’s casino time resulted in her children’s death. The neglectful parent had left her kids in a hot car to place a few punts at a local casino without considering the consequences. Battle Let Her Kids Die in a Hot Car The culprit is Launice Battle, a 29-years-old woman who loved to play […]
Industry
June 27, 2022
NC to Have Third In-Person Sports Betting Outlet
Two casinos currently offer in-person sports wagering in North Carolina. Those are the Harrah’s-branded venues owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Located in the western part of the state, the venues introduced their in-person sportsbooks in March last year. Now, according to a new report, there will be a third in-person sportsbook opening […]
Sports
June 23, 2022
Sports Betting Loopholes Addressed in Virginia, North Carolina Struggling Legalization
Sports betting in Virginia first launched in January 2021 and lawmakers are finding ways to increase tax revenue by closing a couple of loopholes. North Carolinians don’t have those problems since sports betting is still struggling to pass legalization. Virginia Lawmakers Eliminate Freebie Loopholes Lawmakers in Virginia took the opportunity of developing the upcoming state […]
Legal
June 17, 2022
North Carolina Sees Two Bills Make Dash for Sports Gambling Regulation
North Carolina is looking closer at its sports gambling industry. Two complementary bills will take a crack at clearing the legislature and finally making it to the governor’s office. Both stand a good chance of making the finishing line, and they are expected to make progress together, as they are planned with specific synergies and […]
Lottery
June 7, 2022
North Carolina Lottery Winner Imprisoned for Murder
A lottery winner from North Carolina forfeited his luck by committing a murder. The victim was his girlfriend who was 31 years younger than him. Hill Used to Be a Humble Person Michael Todd Hill is a 54-years-old nuclear power plant worker from Leland, North Carolina. The man, described as a “nice guy” by his […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
NC County Sheriff Busts Illegal Gambling Arcade, Seizes $280K
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has carried out a raid against a suspected illegal gambling venue which resulted in the seizure of close to $280,000 in money generated through the unlawful activities. An investigation into the Duck Arcade Sweepstakes on Mooresville Road in Salisbury that commenced back in March 2021 has yielded results with the […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
North Carolina Session Begins with High Hopes for Sports Gambling
North Carolina is looking to close the legislative session with a resounding success insofar as sports gambling goes. A proposed piece of legislation may actually make it on time for Gov. Roy Cooper to sign and offer the opportunity for the state to start working on a regulator framework for sports gambling operations before the […]
Legal
May 23, 2022
North Carolina Sports Betting Is In Sight
Efforts to legalize mobile sports betting in North Carolina continue as a Senate Bill 688 quickly earned the representatives’ support. The Bill Will Legalize Betting on Sports Right now, sports bettors in North Carolina have pretty limited options and can only bet in two tribal casinos operated by the Cherokee Indians. However, this may soon […]