NC S668

Creates the North Carolina State Gaming Commission as an independent, self-supporting, revenue-raising agency located in the Department of Commerce for budgetary purposes only.

Establishes seven-member commission appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the General Assembly, with six-year terms and compensation of $125,000 per year, plus longevity pay of 4.8% after five years and 9.6% after ten years of service.

Grants the Commission authority to administer and enforce gaming regulations, adopt rules, conduct background investigations and criminal history checks of gaming operators and vendors, and charge fees not exceeding the cost of criminal record checks.

Requires the Commission to submit quarterly and annual reports to the Governor, State Treasurer, and General Assembly detailing revenues, prize disbursements, expenses, and financial transactions; subjects the Commission to annual audits by the State Auditor.

Recodifies existing boxing regulations and bingo/raffles provisions under the new gaming chapter; limits lottery winner information disclosed as public records to name, city/state of residence, game played, amount won, and date won.