'For more than a decade, the General Assembly’s been trying to close down now what we refer to as sweepstakes parlors across the state,' Warren told the House Commerce Committee. He proposed a similar bill in the last General Assembly session two years ago, but that never made it to the floor. Harry Warren is the only sponsor of the legislation. The Senate could take it up as soon as this week
A bill in the North Carolina House would legalize digital games of chance, similar to Vegas-style electronic slot machines.