North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, the Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Bill, Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
Cooper signed the bill which legalized online gambling on sports and horse racing. The bill authorized the opening of on-site gambling at sports venues such as Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center and the North Wilkesboro Speedway. Previously, on-site sports gambling was only allowed at three casinos owned by the Catawba and the Eastern Band Cherokee.
“This legislation provides funding for treatment and prevention for people with addiction and gambling problems,” Cooper said at the bill’s signing.