It’s mid-June, meaning that the legislative session in North Carolina ends in less than two weeks. That said, the House Judiciary Committee has not put the mobile sports betting bill on its agenda.
The Judiciary committee is the first of a handful of committee stops. The Senate approved the bill last August.
If enacted, the legislation would allow statewide mobile sports betting. Currently, in-person sports wagering is legal at two tribal-owned casinos in the state. As many as a dozen mobile sports betting licenses could be awarded, with the proposed tax rate of 8 percent of adjusted gross revenue.
Despite a slow start to the session, Rep. Jason Saine remains optimistic about the bill’s chances. Saine is taking a leading role in helping the bill move through the House.
“If everything goes according to plan, it should still be heard next week,” Angela Morando, Rep. Jason Saine’s legislative assistant, told Sports Handle in an email. “Rep. Saine is hopeful that everything will stay on track from the rest of this short session.”
