North Carolina has become the latest US state to legalise sports betting, after Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347 into law.
As reported by the Charlotte Observer, Cooper put pen to paper on the bill at the Spectrum Center in uptown Charlotte on Wednesday.
Last week, the North Carolina House voted to approve amendments to the bill passed by the Senate, with Moore then having 10 days to sign the legislation off.
The Charlotte Observer adds that Cooper said upon signing the bill: "Let’s face it, sports wagering is already happening in our state.
"The legislation will allow for regulations and safe guards on betting. It will also open channels for more funding to help people with gambling problems."
