If NC moves forward with its casino legislation, Nash County wants to decide its own fate North Carolina lawmakers are weighing legislation to allow one commercial casino in three counties, Nash, Anson and Rockingham. Should everything continue to move forward, the Board of Commissioners of Nash County wants a voice in the matter. The Board
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North Carolina county fights against attempt to legalize casinos
There’s a rift in North Carolina over whether more casinos should be allowed An estimated 500 residents of a North Carolina community targeted for a casino resort came out to oppose those actions this week. Rockingham County is among three that could be designated to host a commercial casino under the legislation, but it isn’t
Elderly couple in North Carolina held hostage, robbed of $156K in cryptocurrency
Two people have been arrested and another is still under investigation for the crime Federal prosecutors say two armed suspects held an elderly North Carolina couple hostage in their home and threatened to “cut off (the) husband’s toes and genitalia, to shoot him, and to rape his wife” before stealing over $156,000 in cryptocurrency. According
North Carolina lawmakers supporting casino expansion face questions
At least eight lawmakers received money from a company hoping to build a casino in the state North Carolina lawmakers are considering casino legislation that would allow a single company to build three casinos throughout the state. However, campaign contributions from executives at Baltimore-based casino development company The Cordish Cos. to legislators have raised questions
North Carolina city expresses interest in casino as legislation advances
Rocky Mount is on board with plans to possibly bring a casino to the city Rocky Mount, North Carolina, recently threw its hat into the ring as a potential host city for a new land-based casino. Republican leaders in the General Assembly are working on strategies to boost legal gambling in the state, which could
North Carolina lawmakers advance casino bill
The bill has been kept under wraps, probably because it would only authorize one operator North Carolina may give the right to develop three casinos across the state to only a single business, according to a draft of the legislation received by WRAL News. Under the proposal, Anson, Nash and Rockingham counties would be authorized
North Carolina lawmaker believes the state can advance gambling legislation
There’s a chance legislation could pass before the end of the summer Anticipating the conclusion of this year’s legislative session, a prominent politician from North Carolina remains optimistic concerning the state’s ability to negotiate and finalize the implementation of state-sanctioned gambling. He aims to ensure that these discussions progress smoothly and are successfully concluded within
Online gaming in North Carolina could stop before it starts
Some lawmakers threaten to veto a budget deal if expanding gambling moves forward Efforts are underway by lawmakers in North Carolina to pass a state budget that calls for additional tax cuts. However, due to the introduction of legislation to introduce new forms of gambling in the state, including iGaming, the market may experience a