There's one in Cherokee on the western end of the state, and a new one recently opened in Kings Mountain, near Charlotte. The only legal casinos in North Carolina are operated by American Indian tribes. 'I’ve been with those folks and we’ve talked about it. 'I do think we’ll see something out of the Senate to that effect,' he said. Saine told the WUNC Politics Podcast that legislators are also talking about legalizing casinos. It recently passed the House and is expected to have majority support in the Senate. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, is sponsoring the sports betting legislation.
But it’s not the only change they’re considering making to gambling laws. State lawmakers are expected to legalize online sports betting this year.
