Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operation in Fayetteville
A joint investigation led to the arrest of a man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, charged with running an illegal gambling den.
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North Carolina Gov. Signs Budget to Increase Betting Tax
Gov. Josh Stein signed the North Carolina budget on Tuesday, officially raising the state’s online sports betting tax rate and confirming that the state intends to tax prediction market platforms, even though it will not regulate them.
North Carolina raises sports betting tax to 23%
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed the state’s $34 billion fiscal 2025-26 budget on Tuesday, raising the online sports betting tax rate and setting a separate tax for prediction market platforms.
North Carolina Increases Online Sportsbook Tax to 23%
North Carolina lawmakers have finalized an increase in the state's online sports betting tax rate to 23% from 18%, a move that will place the state among the higher-tax jurisdictions for sportsbooks in the United States when it takes effect with the new fiscal year on July 1.
Rockingham Casino Dispute Heads to State Supreme Court
An ongoing dispute over a proposed casino in Rockingham County is headed to North Carolina’s Supreme Court.
North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe Progresses with Casino Amendment
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s leadership voted to amend its constitution, a formal step towards a potential casino.