Friday, March 1, 2024 12:28 a.m.
North Carolina has issued operator licenses to seven companies to host interactive sports betting.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina has issued operator licenses to eight operators hosting interactive sports betting.
The General Assembly approved a bill last year to legalize sports betting in the Tar Heel State.
The North Carolina Lottery Commission announced Thursday that it has issued the first round of licenses.
The eight sites licensed in North Carolina are:
- Betfair Interactive US, LLC (dba: FanDuel Sportsbook)
- Crown NC Gaming, LLC (dba: DraftKings)
- FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC (dba: Fanatics Sportsbook)
- Hillside (North Carolina), LLC (dba: bet365)
- Penn Sports Interactive LLC (dba: ESPN BET)
- Underdog Sports Wagering LLC
- Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
North Carolinians can start preparing for their first day of sports betting by registering with one of the companies, setting up an account and making a deposit as of noon on Friday, March 1st. Those who want to bet on sports can place their bets at Pro Bet. , collegiate or Olympic style sports.
What you need to know if you plan to place a bet
- To bet on sports, you must set up an account with a licensed operator via your computer, phone, or other electronic device.
- Bets can start from March 11th. Until then, there will be no legal sports betting in the state.
A list of all licensees is maintained on the Commission’s website. Licenses for other betting operators are pending. In-person sports betting is already allowed at casinos in three states run by two Native American tribes.
Related | Caesars to bring mobile sports betting to North Carolina
Copyright © 2024 WTVD-TV. All rights reserved.
