A new bill filed by State Rep. Harry Warren in the North Carolina House seeks to regulate video gaming terminals and create a framework for licensing, monitoring, and revenue management, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 999 on April 10 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Regulation of Video Gaming Terminals.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill aims to regulate video gaming terminals in North Carolina. It authorizes licensed operators and merchants to manage these terminals, which must be connected to a central monitoring system for real-time control. Video gaming terminals may be placed in authorized locations, not within 1,000 feet of churches or schools unless they predate such institutions’ proximity. Prizes are capped, and advertising for video gaming is largely prohibited, though informational signage is required. The North Carolina Video Gaming Fund will be established to manage revenues, supporting operations, enforcement, and selected educational institutions. Unauthorized gaming machines will incur a $10,000 tax per unit. The bill, effective December 1, 2025, includes provisions for regulatory oversight and enforcement, aiming to integrate video gaming into state lottery operations while addressing public safety and revenue distribution considerations. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission will oversee the system, beginning with rule adoption and licensure prior to formal implementation.
Of the two sponsors of this bill, Donnie Loftis proposed the most bills (47) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Warren graduated from Kent State University in 1972 with a BA.
Warren, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2019 to represent the state’s 76th House district, replacing previous state representative Carl Ford.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Warren and Donnie Loftis | HB 999 | 04/10/2025 | Regulation of Video Gaming Terminals. |
| Harry Warren, Allen Buansi, Tim Longest, and Zack Hawkins | HB 931 | 04/10/2025 | End Predatory Towing Fees and Practices. |
| Harry Warren and Mark Brody | HB 836 | 04/08/2025 | North Carolina Sound Money Act. |
| Harry Warren and Dennis Riddell | HB 693 | 04/02/2025 | Interstate Massage Compact. |
| Harry Warren and Stephen M. Ross | HB 694 | 04/02/2025 | Reg’l Water Study/IBT Subbasin/TMDL. |
| Harry Warren, David Willis, Donny Lambeth, and Sam Watford | HB 761 | 04/02/2025 | Limit Session Length. |
| Harry Warren, Jennifer Balkcom, Matthew Winslow, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 593 | 03/31/2025 | Local Government Audits. |
| Harry Warren, Cody Huneycutt, Jeff Zenger, and Karl E. Gillespie | HB 381 | 03/12/2025 | On-Site Wastewater System Amendments. |
| Harry Warren, John M. Blust, Mike Schietzelt, and Ted Davis, Jr. | HB 375 | 03/11/2025 | AI/Ban Deceptive Ads. |
| Harry Warren, Jake Johnson, John M. Blust, and Julia C. Howard | HB 154 | 02/18/2025 | Reclaim State Assets from NCInnovation. |
| Harry Warren and Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 136 | 02/17/2025 | Town of Faith/Even-Yr. Elect./Four-Yr.Terms. |
| Harry Warren, Donny Lambeth, John M. Blust, and Paul Scott | HB 142 | 02/17/2025 | Implement Zero-Based Budgeting. |
| Harry Warren and Dennis Riddell | HB 122 | 02/13/2025 | North Carolina Healing Arts Act. |
| Harry Warren, Brian Echevarria, Donnie Loftis, and Hugh Blackwell | HB 127 | 02/13/2025 | Voter Registration Drive Form. |
| Harry Warren, Dennis Riddell, Mark Brody, and Mary Belk | HB 99 | 02/11/2025 | Reflexologists Right to Work Act. |
| Harry Warren, Donnie Loftis, and Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 75 | 02/10/2025 | Pharmaceutical Full Disclosure Act. |
| Harry Warren, Diane Wheatley, Jarrod Lowery, and Jeffrey C. McNeely | HB 79 | 02/10/2025 | North Carolina Work and Save. |
| Harry Warren, Brian Echevarria, Donnie Loftis, and Jonathan L. Almond | HB 81 | 02/10/2025 | Restrict Use of Vehicle Telematics. |
| Harry Warren, Julia C. Howard, Mark Brody, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 48 | 02/04/2025 | Increase UI Max Benefit/2025 UI Tax Credit. |
| Harry Warren, Chris Humphrey, and Paul Scott | HB 53 | 02/04/2025 | Increase Accident Thresholds/Safe Driver Plan. |
| Harry Warren | HB 10 | 01/29/2025 | Study State Travel Allowance Reimbursements. |
| Harry Warren, Allen Chesser, Erin Paré, and John R. Bell, IV | HB 11 | 01/29/2025 | No Tax on Tips, Overtime, Bonus Pay. |
| Harry Warren, David Willis, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and John R. Bell, IV | HB 12 | 01/29/2025 | Observe Standard Time All Year. |
| Harry Warren, Stephen M. Ross, and Steve Tyson | HB 13 | 01/29/2025 | Charges for Credit & Charge Cards. |
| Harry Warren, Howard Penny, Jr., Jay Adams, and Jeffrey C. McNeely | HB 24 | 01/29/2025 | Restore Down-Zoning Authority. |
| Harry Warren | HB 8 | 01/29/2025 | NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025. |
