The same law also lays out a licensing process to accept bets for horse races. Under the law, applicants would submit a detailed application to the Commission, along with a $1 million licensing fee - the Commission would return all but 5% should the application be denied. No wagers would be allowed on the occurrence of injuries or penalties, or on the outcome of replay reviews and disciplinary proceedings against a player. State Lottery Commission to issue licenses to as many as 12 sports wagering operators, which could accept wagers on sporting events including professional, college, electronic and amateur sports. “I’ll say that’s their prerogative, like anything else.” The law “It just allows another opportunity for those people that want to take advantage of entertainment by way of betting on sports and whatnot,” he said. He conferred with the EBCI prior to supporting the bill, he said.
His support stems from his belief that people should have the right to participate in sports wagering if they desire to, or to abstain if they don’t. Mike Clampitt (R-Swain), represents a district that includes the Qualla Boundary and was a co-sponsor of the bill. The most recent per capita distribution numbers indicate flagging revenues at the two…
