And so it looks like that may be taking shape. And it would be a way where the state could collect additional revenue. Moore said with some casinos in the state already, “that horse is kind of out of the barn. Moore said there is a bill being drafted that would “go into some of the some of the poorest areas that are really having some challenges and look at creating entertainment districts.” He said those districts could include gaming, shopping, restaurants and hotels. He also referred to legislation on casinos, but did not elaborate until Thursday. Moore told reporters Wednesday that he would prefer all gaming-related bills, like one on video gambling, be in one bill, before saying Thursday that the House will just take its up or down vote next week on sports wagering. Zack Hawkins, a Durham Democrat Majority Leader John Bell, a Wayne County Republican and Rep. Jason Saine, the powerful budget chair and a Lincolnton Republican Rep. House Bill 347 has four key sponsors: Rep.
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