North Carolina residents now have seven options for legal online sports betting, following the state’s launch of mobile wagering in March 2024. Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook, Bet365, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook, BetMGM, and theScore Bet are all currently operating within the state, according to industry reports.
Competition for market share is already evident in the promotional offers available to new users. Fanatics Sportsbook is currently offering up to $1,000 in FanCash over the first ten days of account activity, rewarding users with matching funds on qualifying wagers. FanDuel Sportsbook is promoting a “Bet $5, Obtain $100 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins” offer. BetMGM is offering $1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets If You Don’t Win, even as Bet $5 at theScore Bet yields $400 in FanCash.
The North Carolina Lottery Commission regulates sports betting in the state. The legal age for participation is 21, though some states, like Kentucky, allow 18-year-olds to wager. Resources are available for those experiencing gambling problems, including a state-specific helpline at 1-877-718-5543 and the national problem gambling resource, 1-800-GAMBLER, as well as morethanagame.nc.gov.
BetCarolina.com reports that these seven sportsbooks were thoroughly tested before being made available to North Carolina residents. Each operator accepts various payment methods, and all are subject to state regulations regarding responsible gambling.
The availability of these sportsbooks and their promotional offers are subject to change and may vary based on location within North Carolina. Some offers are not available in certain parishes in Louisiana, or in states like New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.
