N.C. House Republicans say they’ve been left out of the budget-writing process. House Minority Leader Paul Stam, R-Wake, and Rep. Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, offer a budget update, and Rep. Pearl Burris-Floyd, R-Cleveland/Gaston, answers questions during a June 4, 2009, news conference.
Nearly $200 million wagered in NC’s first week of sports betting
Online sports betting proved to be big business the first week it became legal in North Carolina. According to a Sports Betting Report released Wednesday by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, over $198 million was wagered by North Carolinians, while payouts amounted to $141.5 million.