A bill to allow bigger raffle jackpots is headed to Gov. Beverly Perdue.
Sponsored by first-term Republican Rep. Justin Burr of Stanly County, the bill would allow charitable causes in North Carolina to give out bigger jackpots.
The maximum prize for cash or merchandise in a calendar year would increase from $50,000 to $125,000.
It also allows tax-exempt organizations to offer houses and real estate worth up to $500,000.
Burr said the bill would help charities generate more funds when their services are needed most in the current economy. (AP)
