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Home›USA›North Carolina

Online Gambling in North Carolina

North Carolina launched online sports betting on March 11, 2024 — one of the most anticipated launches in US sports betting history. The state has huge sports fan bases for UNC, Duke, NC State, the Panthers, and the Hornets.

✓ Sports Betting 🏈 Sports Min. age: 21+ $ USD
🇺🇸 North Carolina NC · ✓ Sports Betting ✓

Legal Framework

North Carolina launched online sports betting on March 11, 2024 — one of the most anticipated launches in US sports betting history. The state has huge sports fan bases for UNC, Duke, NC State, the Panthers, and the Hornets.

Game TypeStatusLegal Since
Online Casino✗ Not legal—
Online Poker✗ Not legal—
Sports Betting✓ Legal2024
  • Record launch — North Carolina's March 2024 launch broke US records for first-day handle, with over $180 million wagered in the first week.
  • 12 operators licensed — NC issued 12 mobile sports betting licences, creating a highly competitive market from day one.
  • No online casino — North Carolina has not legalised online casino gambling.
  • Minimum age — 21+ required.

Top Licensed Sportsbooks

North Carolina has legal sports betting. Online casino is not yet available.

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DraftKings NC
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🏛️ Quick Facts — North Carolina

  • Regulator: NC Lottery Commission
  • Min. age: 21
  • Casino: ✗ Not legal
  • Poker: ✗ Not legal
  • Sports: ✓ Legal since Mar 2024
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  1. RegulatorNC Lottery Commission — primary oversight authority for sports betting. — www.nclottery.com
  2. LegislationNorth Carolina SL 2023-142. Mobile sports betting live March 11, 2024. NC issued 12 operator licences; record $188M handle in first week. — www.nclottery.com
  3. AGAAmerican Gaming Association "State of the States 2024" — annual commercial gaming revenue and market data. — www.americangaming.org
  4. NoteGambling laws and licences change. Always verify current status with the relevant national authority.