North Carolina Weighs New Sports Betting Taxes

North Carolina lawmakers are examining possible tax increases tied to sports betting and lottery activity as they work through budget negotiations that include raises for teachers and state employees. Discussions taking place behind closed doors have included raising the current tax rate paid by sports betting operators and adding new taxes connected to lottery purchases and individual wagers, according to reports from WRAL citing people familiar with the negotiations. Those individuals spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss […] The post North Carolina Weighs New Sports Betting Taxes appeared first on World Casino News.

May 20, 2026 - 06:40
North Carolina Weighs New Sports Betting Taxes

North Carolina lawmakers are examining possible tax increases tied to sports betting and lottery activity as they work through budget negotiations that include raises for teachers and state employees. Discussions taking place behind closed doors have included raising the current tax rate paid by sports betting operators and adding new taxes connected to lottery purchases and individual wagers, according to reports from WRAL citing people familiar with the negotiations. Those individuals spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss […]

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