Sports Betting in North Carolina

North Carolina online sports betting launched March 2024 with 8 operators.

Online and retail betting are legal - Online betting since 2024

North Carolina launched online sports betting on March 11, 2024 - strategically timed to the start of the NCAA Tournament. Eight mobile operators went live on Day 1: DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, theScore Bet, Fanatics, BetRivers, and Bet365. The state taxes online operators at 18% of gross gaming revenue. Retail betting is also legal at three commercial sportsbook locations tied to professional sports venues (Spectrum Center for the Hornets, Bank of America Stadium for the Panthers, and PNC Arena for the Hurricanes). In-state college team betting is permitted including UNC, Duke, NC State, and Wake Forest - a relatively permissive stance.

Key Facts

  • Online launched March 11, 2024 - timed to NCAA Tournament tip-off
  • 8 licensed mobile operators
  • 18% tax rate on operator gross gaming revenue
  • Retail sportsbooks at Charlotte and Raleigh pro venues (Hornets, Panthers, Hurricanes)
  • In-state college team and player prop betting permitted (UNC, Duke, NC State, Wake)

Legal Sportsbooks in North Carolina

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarstheScore BetFanaticsBetRiversbet365

Notable Restrictions

  • Bettors must be physically located within North Carolina at the time of wager

Responsible Gambling in North Carolina

Minimum betting age: 21. North Carolina problem gambling helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7, free, confidential). See our responsible gambling resources for self-exclusion options and warning signs.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did North Carolina sports betting launch?

March 11, 2024 - strategically timed to the start of the NCAA Tournament.

What sportsbooks are legal in North Carolina?

8 licensed mobile operators including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, theScore Bet, Fanatics, BetRivers, and bet365.

Can I bet on UNC, Duke, or NC State?

Yes. North Carolina permits wagering on all in-state college teams including most player prop markets - a more permissive stance than several other states.

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