The idea is prompted in part by a newly opened casino in Danville, Virginia, that’s attracting a lot of visitors from across the state line in North Carolina. 'We're talking restaurants, entertainment venues, we're talking water parks, we're talking family resorts, we're talking facilities that are looking at a minimum of a half-billion-dollar investment to start, with up to 1,700 jobs at an average salary of $50,000 a year - for an area that is closing Walmarts and Sheetz gas stations. 'We're talking entertainment districts, we're not talking just a casino in a motel,' Bell told the WUNC Politics Podcast. The legislation might also allow for video lottery terminals, which can resemble slot machines.

Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters Thursday that Republicans are working on legislation that would allow for casinos in Nash, Rockingham and Anson counties, as well as one run by the Lumbee Tribe in southeastern North Carolina.īerger and House Majority Leader John Bell say the move could bring tourism dollars and economic development to areas of the state that need a boost.

State House and Senate leaders are considering legalizing up to four new casinos across the state.

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