New bill filed to legalize online sports betting in NC

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A bill filed in the General Assembly Monday seeks to legalize online sports betting in North Carolina, including professional and college sports.

House Bill 347, filed by Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County and a bipartisan group of lawmakers, would permit wagering on sports from cellphones and other electronic devices in North Carolina by Jan. 1, 2024.

Efforts to legalize sports betting in North Carolina failed by a single vote in 2022. Lawmakers now believe there's enough support in the General Assembly to clear any hurdles. Both Democrats and Republicans — including Gov. Roy Cooper — are confident the legislation will pass.

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