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NC H828

NC H828
Prohibit Prop Bets on College/Amateur Sports


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Introduced
04/08/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT PROPOSITION WAGERS ON COLLEGE AND AMATEUR SPORTS AND TO PROHIBIT IN-PERSON SPORTS WAGERS AT A SPORTS FACILITY HOSTING A COLLEGE SPORTS EVENT BEFORE AND DURING THE EVENT.

AI Summary

This bill introduces new restrictions on sports betting in North Carolina, specifically targeting proposition wagers (prop bets) and sports wagering at college sports venues. The bill defines a "proposition wager" as a bet on specific individual actions, statistics, or occurrences during a sporting event that do not directly affect the final outcome. It prohibits placing prop bets on amateur and college sports, and expands existing restrictions to include bets on events like injuries, penalties, disciplinary proceedings, and replay reviews. Additionally, the bill mandates that sports facilities cannot allow registered players to place sports wagers during the eight hours before or during any college sports events at or adjacent to the facility. These new regulations aim to protect the integrity of amateur and college sports by limiting certain types of betting activities. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving sports venues and betting operators time to adapt to the new rules.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/09/2025)

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