People in North Carolina have bet over $1 billion on sports through several gambling operators authorized under a state law to begin taking online wagers two...
People in North Carolina have bet over $1 billion on sports through several gambling operators authorized under a state law totwo months ago, according to a report released Friday. The customers' early losses are resulting in tens of millions of dollars in state revenue .
The companies authorized to take bets have received $171.7 million in gross wavering revenue, from which the state receives an 18% cut in taxes. That would work out to $30.9 million.to legalize the betting directs the government's proceeds go in part to athletic departments at 13 University of North Carolina system schools, amateur sports initiatives and gambling addiction education and treatment.
‘RIP to a Canadian broadcasting legend’: Sports fans, journalists, athletes mourn the loss of TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen VANCOUVER — Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says Thatcher Demko has "improved immensely the last 72 hours" as the all-star goaltender works his way back from a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old started Vancouver's playoff opener against the Nashville Predators, but hasn't suited up since. Vancouver has turned to third-string rookie Arturs Silovs in the post-season after backup Casey DeSmith was hurt in Game 3 against the Predators. Silovs, who is 4-3 in the playoffs with a .
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