The Raleigh Republicans have been enthusiastic about legalized gambling in various forms. In fact, it is a big part of the reason Phil Berger lost his re-election bid. Michael Knowles explains that this is a mistake. Watch the first 4:45 of this video:
Category: Gambling
Sports Betting: Not Worth The Cost
An article at the WRAL website discusses the fact that North Carolina residents have spent over $13 billion on sports betting since it was legalized in our state two years ago. The state has picked up $250 million from taxes and fees associated with sports betting. There is an enormous […]
Lobbyists and Donor Monies Ablaze: Casino Politics in North Carolina
WRAL had an excellent story yesterday that details the amount of political donations that have been received by state legislators in support of increased legalized gambling, casinos and marijuana. In addition, the Daily Haymaker reports that two Republican state legislators have been identified as possible recipients of a national gambling […]
NC Casino Dividends: Cherokee Wealth
About a month ago, I spoke with a woman who spent her career in the banking industry. She told me of a couple of former Native American customers who regularly deposited their considerable periodic checks. Where did the monies come from? The proceeds from the casino in Cherokee, NC. The […]
Casino Rezoning Approved in Rockingham County
John Hammer has the details in the Rhino Times. This is a very sad day for Rockingham County and for the entire Piedmont Triad. It is a sad day for Camp Carefree that serves disabled children. Gambling preys upon the poor and becomes an addiction for many folks. It takes […]
Political Contributions from Casino Interests and a Concerned Community
We had reported here several times about the apparent love affair that GOP legislators in Raleigh have with various forms of legalized gambling. They have sought to advance this in various ways over the last several years. Last week, I had the opportunity to assist with a service project for […]