North Carolina Lottery Case Will Go to State Supreme Court March 19, 2008 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman Regarding yesterday’s divided court ruling upholding the North Carolina Education Lottery, news reports indicate that the plaintiffs plan to appeal to the state supreme court. Because there was a dissent on the three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals, the right of appeal is automatic. More on the Heatherly case here and here. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Center for Legal Reform Center for State Tax Policy North Carolina Tags Definition of Tax Lottery and Gambling Taxes State Tax and Spending Policy