Source: Laura Leslie, WRAL, 4/7/21

 A bipartisan bill filed in the state Senate this week would allow professional thoroughbred horse racing in North Carolina, along with the parimutuel betting that pays for the sport. Senate Bill 629, the North Carolina Derby Act, is sponsored by Sens. Paul Lowe , D-Forsyth, and  Jim Perry, R-Lenoir. It would create a Racing Commission under the state Lottery Commission to promote the industry and license those working in it.

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