The Tar Heel State’s progress toward a pari-mutuel wagering launch has stalled.
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission unanimously approved a staff recommendation on Wednesday to revisit the adoption of the proposed Subchapter C rules at a later time.
During the commission’s final meeting of 2024, members agreed to await potential legislative changes to Article 10 of the gaming statute. In the 2025 session, the General Assembly is expected to provide a “framework for a more holistic approach,” said Hayden Bauguess, Chief Government Affairs Officer.
No timetable or date range for a pari-mutuel launch has been publicly discussed. The legislative session runs from January through July, so it could take until the second half of 2025 before horse racing betting gets underway.
