HB 347, a bill to legalize mobile sports betting in North Carolina, is heading to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk. The North Carolina House of Representatives approved the Senate's recent changes to the bill Wednesday, putting the Tar Heel State just a swipe of Cooper's pen away from allowing legal mobile sportsbooks.'
Wednesday's vote wasn't without brief debate, as Rep. Pricey Harrison was among those who spoke up against the bill before the final vote of approval.'
“This predatory gambling bill is still predatory, and it's going to hurt North Carolina,” Harrison said.'
Despite a few vocal objections, the bill passed through the House by a vote of 68-45.