Sports Betting E1 | The contentious history of gambling in North Carolina

A Brief History of Triangle Sports

Sports Betting E1 | The contentious history of gambling in North Carolina

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Published on Mar 11, 2024, 1:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:29:02

Episode Description

From the scandal of the Dixie Classic in the early 60’s to the senate shenanigans of the lottery vote in 2006, North Carolina’s history with gambling has been contentious. The state has had an anti-gambling law on the books since 1764. So, how on earth did we get to a point where mobile sports betting is legal? In episode one, Brian Murphy from WRAL News and Tim Donnelly from 99.9 The Fan recount NC’s sordid history on gambling. 

For more coverage from WRAL News on sports betting in NC, go to https://www.wral.com/sports-betting/ 

To reach the NC Problem Gambling Helpline call 877-718-5543. 

More about A Brief History of Triangle Sports

Brief histories of North Carolina sports from college basketball giants to Stanley Cup winners and the pro football team that lasted a single season.

This podcast is produced by 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC and part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network.