Bill > H424

This bill modifies North Carolina's gaming laws by creating two primary changes: First, it establishes a new section of law (§ 14-309.4) that explicitly allows certain social games played in private residences, homes, or community clubhouses, provided specific conditions are met. These conditions include: no mechanical or electronic gaming devices can be used, no one can receive economic benefits except for personal winnings, the game's risks must be equally distributed among participants, and the games can only occur once per seven-day period at a single location. Second, the bill amends existing game night event regulations for exempt organizations, significantly increasing the number of permitted game nights from two to 24 per calendar year, while maintaining other existing restrictions such as time limitations and event duration. The bill will become effective on December 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these gaming law modifications.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H424