North Carolina to Launch Online Sports Betting on March 11
The decision comes ahead of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball tournament, emphasizing the state's deep-rooted connection with college basketball.
- North Carolina is set to begin legal online sports betting on March 11, 2024, a day before the start of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball tournament.
- The state lottery commission, which was tasked to license sports gambling operators, voted unanimously for the start date.
- Nine entities have applied to take bets in the state and must receive a certificate of compliance to offer betting on their online platforms.
- Starting March 1, betting customers can create new accounts and deposit money with a licensed operator that has obtained a certificate.
- North Carolina will become the 30th state, along with the District of Columbia, to offer mobile sports betting.