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New online sweepstakes that resembles video poker may be banned
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Published: July 8, 2008
RALEIGH - RALEIGH - A new online sweepstakes that law enforcement argues resembles video poker may soon be on its way out of North Carolina.
The House tentatively agreed Tuesday to make illegal a new game showing up in convenience stores and truck stops.
A complete ban on video poker took effect in July 2007. Democratic Rep. Ray Rapp of Madison County said the bill would eliminate a loophole in that law involving the prize contest.
A customer buys a phone card and then can play a game on a computer terminal similar to video poker to reveal the prize. But the player can roll over winnings and keep playing or spend more money on phone cards.
The bill passed by a vote of 115-2. A final House vote could come Wednesday.
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