North Carolina is set to launch legal sports betting on March 11, 2024. The state lottery commission is currently reviewing applications for sports betting licenses, and is expected to announce the first approved operators soon.
In order to place a legal sports bet in North Carolina, you must be at least 21 years old and have an account with a licensed operator. Bets can be made in person at designated locations, over the phone, or online.
The lottery commission has not yet announced which retail locations will be authorized to accept sports bets. However, it is expected that casinos, racetracks, and some retail sportsbooks will be among the first to offer betting.
Online sports betting will be available through the websites and mobile apps of licensed operators. The lottery commission has not yet said how many operators will be licensed, but it is expected to be a competitive market.
Some of the operators that have applied for sports betting licenses in North Carolina include Fanatics, BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel.
Here is a summary of the key points about sports betting in North Carolina:
- Launch date: March 11, 2024
- Minimum age: 21
- Betting methods: In person, over the phone, online
- Retail locations: To be announced
- Online operators: To be announced
Here are some website for additional information:
- The North Carolina State Lottery Commission website: https://www.nclottery.com/
- A list of frequently asked questions about sports betting in North Carolina: https://www.nclottery.com/sports-betting/faq
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