Here are some more details and North Carolina sports betting. The dates for pre-registration and the launch along with top sportsbooks, mobile betting, and the legal betting age.
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North Carolina Sports Betting Pre-Registration
Pre-registration for North Carolina sports betting opens on March 1, 2024. Bettors in the state can sign up for sportsbooks, claim early bonuses, and make deposits. Users cannot place any bets until launch day on March 11.
North Carolina Sports Betting Launch Day
North Carolina sports betting goes live on March 11, 2024. On this date, sports bettors can place wagers online with available and approved sportsbooks. No sports bets can be placed before this date but sports bettors can register early with sportsbooks starting on March 1, 2024.
Sportsbooks in North Carolina
Here are the sportsbooks that applied for licenses and will be going live on March 11, 2024.
- bet365
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- DraftKings
- ESPN Bet
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- FanDuel
- Underdog Sports
Mobile Betting in North Carolina
You can place wagers from your mobile device in the state of North Carolina. Geolocation tracking on sportsbook apps and websites will confirm you are located in the state of North Carolina. Then you will be able to place wagers. You cannot place a bet unless you are located within the borders of a legal state.
Legal Betting Age for North Carolina
You have to be at least 21 years old to place a sports bet in the state of North Carolina. This includes online sportsbooks and retail locations. Bettors under the age of 21 cannot register for a sportsbook or place wagers in North Carolina.
When Did North Carolina Approve Sports Betting?
A sports betting bill was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper in June 2023. The bill allowed for sports betting to go live online as early as January 8, 2024. Sports betting is legal in North Carolina and officially launches on March 11, 2024.
Betting on College Sports in North Carolina
Bettors are allowed to wager on college sports in the state of North Carolina. There are no restrictions on in-state teams. This means bettors can place wagers on popular teams like the North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, NC State Wolfpack, and more.
Some states have restrictions on betting on in-state teams as well as props for college events. As of now, North Carolina doesn’t have any restrictions but that could change. Ohio banned college prop bets in February 2024.
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