November, 2018
In the roughly six months since the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports gambling, a handful of states have sprung to action to legalize the practice, from New Jersey to Mississippi.
In North Carolina, home to three major-league sports teams, the issue hasn’t gotten much attention lately. But experts say that in the coming months that could change, as they expect legalized sports betting to become a bigger part of the conversation locally.
Several internet cafes in St. Augustine have closed up shop.
While the reason behind all of the closures isn’t clear, the St. Augustine Police Department recently sent letters accusing the businesses of violating the law by having “gaming devices which pay off in money or other things of value.” The letters gave the businesses 48 hours to cease any illegal gambling.
ASHEBORO –State Alcohol Law Enforcement special agents led a raid on a business that was operating illegal gaming machines.
ALE confiscated about two dozen gaming machines from the Lucky Day Skill Games & Fish Tables, 1200 N. Fayetteville Street.
