Sweepstakes Game Ban Causing A Stir In North Carolina

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North Carolina became the latest state this past week to create a law that makes sweepstakes gambling illegal. Internet cafes have become a popular place for patrons who like to play games of chance, but states around the US are attempting to keep these cafes out of their jurisdiction.

Internet cafes are typically set up for patrons to come in and purchase a time card. The customers may then take that time card and enjoy playing various games on computer screens in the facility. The patrons understand fully that their money is going towards the form of gambling.

Owners of these Internet cafes are livid about the new law. They believe that North Carolina already offers gambling in the form of the lottery, and they do not understand the difference between what they offer and what the state offers. One owner went as far as to say he would shut down his Internet cafes if the state would guarantee him that patrons would not take their money and buy lottery tickets.

The state has argued that the Internet cafes are creating the possibility of gambling addiction. They also claim that the cafes target certain demographics. Those in favor of the gambling, however, believe addicts will find their vice somewhere else.

"They can take these cafes away from the gamblers, but that does not mean they will not become alcoholics or turn to drugs," said Marion Bellesby. "The state should not be telling people what they can and cannot do with their extra entertainment money. It is intrusive and creates too much government control."

The current establishments that offer the sweepstakes gambling would have until December 1st to eliminate the machines. The House and the Senate have both passed the legislation that was first adopted in 2006 to ban video poker. The sweepstakes games on the computer are thought to be operating under a loophole in the 2006 law, and legislators closed that loophole with this bill. Governor Beverly Perdue still has not signed the bill into law.

July 10, 2010
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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