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North Carolina prepares problem-gambling services for online betting launch

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North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services said it was preparing treatment providers and helpline services for the online sports betting launch scheduled for 11 March. The department said it had focused provider education on sports betting and partnered with EPIC Risk Management to deliver prevention education to college students and athletes. Eight LEARFIELD properties also planned to share responsible-gambling messages from 11 March through June.

The preparations affect treatment capacity and responsible-gambling education as online sports betting launches in North Carolina.

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North Carolina sets 6% tax on prediction market operators from January

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According to, citing WFAE, North Carolina's new spending plan imposes a 6% levy on the net trading fee revenue of prediction market operators. The measure takes effect in January.

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