Lottery Commission receives update on pari-mutual wagering

09/26/2024

The Commission received an update on the next steps to implement pari-mutuel horse race wagering.

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission received an update Wednesday on the next steps to implement pari-mutuel horse race wagering. That includes a rulemaking process to set specific requirements for pari-mutuel online and mobile wagering operations. The Commission and staff continue to carefully work through the process efficiently and responsibly. There is no projected launch date at this time.

Public Comment on the Notice of Rulemaking will be open online though 11:59 p.m. ET, Oct. 18. You can also attend a public comment session on Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. at the North Carolina State Lottery Commission Headquarters, 2728 Capital Boulevard, Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604. Public comments can also be emailed to [email protected], along with your name and contact information, business or organization (if applicable), and the rule numbers to which your comments relate. For further information, please consult the Notice of Rulemaking linked above or email the Commission at [email protected].