NEWSLETTER
Pre-registration for North Carolina sports betting begins on March 1, 2024, before the state goes live online on March 11. If you are in the state, you will want to know what teams are available to bet on with the top sportsbooks. Here are the details.
Professional Sports Teams in North Carolina
There are several teams from prominent leagues in North Carolina and a massive NASCAR presence for those who enjoy auto racing. Here are the top professional teams and leagues to bet on in the state.
- Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
- Carolina Panthers (NFL)
- Charlotte FC (MLS)
- Charlotte Hornets (NBA)
- NASCAR Cup Series
Can I Bet on College Sports?
Yes! North Carolina bettors can wager on college sports including in-state teams. This is huge for bettors in the state because some states do not allow betting on college teams within the state’s borders. With major schools like UNC and Duke, North Carolina bettors are happy college sports wagering is available. Check out some of the major schools in North Carolina that will draw betting interest.
- Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Campbell Fighting Camels
- Charlotte 49ers
- Davidson Wildcats
- Duke Blue Devils
- East Carolina Pirates
- Elon Phoenix
- Gardner–Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
- High Point Panthers
- NC State Wolfpack
- North Carolina Tar Heels
- North Carolina A&T Aggies
- North Carolina Central Eagles
- UNC Asheville Bulldogs
- UNC Greensboro Spartans
- UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Western Carolina Catamounts
North Carolina Sports Betting Launches March 11
Bettors in North Carolina get to join the sports gambling market on March 11 as the top sportsbooks across the country enter the state. You will be able to wager online using mobile apps or websites of approved sportsbooks like DraftKings, BetMGM, and more.
Check out what sportsbooks will be available along with the partnerships they’ve formed in the state.
- BetMGM (Charlotte Motor Speedway)
- bet365 (Charlotte Hornets)
- Caesars (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)
- DraftKings (NASCAR)
- ESPN Bet (Quail Hollow Club)
- Fanatics Sportsbooks (Carolina Hurricanes)
- FanDuel (PGA Tour)
- Underdog Sports (McConnell Golf)
Pre-Register Starting on March 1
You can pre-register with sportsbooks starting on March 1, 2024. This means you can register for sportsbooks, make deposits, and even claim early bonuses before the sportsbooks go live on the 11th. You cannot place any bets until the sportsbooks are live online on the 11th.
What is the NC Betting Legal Age?
You have to be at least 21 years or older to place bets in North Carolina when it goes live on March 11, 2024. Most legal states require bettors to be 21+ to bet on sports.
What Sports Betting Apps are Legal in North Carolina?
There are no sports betting apps available at the moment but several will begin pre-registration on March 1st. Top sportsbooks like BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars are going through the sports betting license approval process and plan to be ready to go live on March 11.
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