Legal — Online & Retail

Sports Betting in North Carolina: Laws, Licensed Apps & AI Predictions

Legal since 2024Updated Feb 2026

Key Facts: North Carolina Sports Betting

Status

Legal — Online & Retail

Legal Since

2024

Tax Rate

18%

Monthly Handle

$700M+

Statewide online betting launched March 2024
Tribal retail betting available since 2021
Over a dozen licensed online sportsbooks at launch
Elite college basketball culture drives March Madness handle
Must be 21+ and physically in North Carolina to bet
One of the fastest-growing new markets in the US

Sports Betting Overview: North Carolina

North Carolina legalized statewide online sports betting in June 2023 through HB 347, with mobile sportsbooks launching on March 11, 2024 — strategically timed for March Madness. Prior to statewide legalization, tribal casinos had offered retail sports betting since 2021. North Carolina's market has grown quickly, fueled by the state's passionate college basketball culture (Duke, UNC, NC State, Wake Forest) and growing pro sports interest with the Panthers, Hornets, and Hurricanes. The Tar Heel State allows wagering on professional and college sports with standard restrictions. Over a dozen operators launched in the initial wave.

Licensed Sportsbooks in North Carolina

DraftKings

FanDuel

BetMGM

Caesars

ESPNBet

How AI Predictions Help North Carolina Bettors

North Carolina's legendary college basketball rivalries create massive public betting action on Duke-UNC games. AI predictions cut through the hype and identify real value, especially during ACC tournament and March Madness where emotional betting is highest.

Our AI models process thousands of data points per game across NFL, NHL, Tennis, and March Madness — all available for just 99¢ per sport with lifetime access.

Frequently Asked Questions: North Carolina Sports Betting

Is sports betting legal in North Carolina?

Yes, sports betting has been legal in North Carolina since 2024. Both online and retail sports betting are available. You must be physically located in North Carolina to place a bet.

What sportsbook apps are available in NC?

Licensed sportsbook operators in North Carolina include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and more. All major operators offer mobile apps for convenient wagering from anywhere in the state.

How do AI predictions help North Carolina sports bettors?

AI-powered predictions analyze thousands of data points per game — player stats, team performance, injuries, weather, and historical trends — to generate win probabilities. For North Carolina bettors, this means data-backed insights that complement your own research. Products like NFL Picks (NFL), NHL Picks (NHL), and Tennis Picks (Tennis) each cost just 99 cents for lifetime access.

AI Predictions for North Carolina Bettors