29 percent. That is the percentage of lottery revenue actually transferred to fund education programs in 2012, about $435 million. How is the lottery revenue ... Keep Reading
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Civitas Poll: Voters Support Live Dealer Games at Cherokee Casino
Raleigh, N.C. – Sixty-four percent of North Carolina voters support the state allowing the Cherokees to offer live dealer games like Blackjack and Poker, according to a poll ... Keep Reading
Hypocrisy of Gambling in NC
The hypocrisy on display this morning at the General Assembly with regards to HB80, entitled “Ban Electronic Sweepstakes,” was appalling. The bill would do exactly what its title ... Keep Reading
Gambling OK — As Long as it is State-Sponsored (Part 4)
In what seems like a never-ending series (see parts 1, 2, and 3), we are informed once again of another effort by the state-sponsored gambling authorities to tell NC citizens that ... Keep Reading
Incentives = Craps?
Gambling is always more fun when you're using other people's money isn't it? Well, for Sen. David Hoyle (D-Gaston) playing a game of craps with your tax dollars is perfectly ... Keep Reading
State-Sponsored Casinos Becoming a Reality
Luckily not here in North Carolina (but not because of a lack of desire by our Lottery Commissioner). In Kansas, the state is going to own and operate full-fledged gambling ... Keep Reading
