H424

Gaming Laws/Allow Certain Social Games

Introduced·3/17/25

North Carolina H424 exempts certain social games from gaming laws when played in private residences or community clubhouses.

North Carolina H424 amends gaming laws to exempt certain social games from regulatory oversight when played in private residences, homes, or community clubhouses. The bill specifies that these games are lawful if no mechanical or electronic devices are used, no one receives economic benefits beyond personal winnings, the host or location owner does not profit, and all participants face equal risks. This change applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.

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Apr 15, 2025

12:00 PM

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Apr 15, 2025

12:00 PM

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Apr 15, 2025

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