Sports Betting in North Carolina
Fully LegalLast verified: April 2026
Quick answer: North Carolina bettors have access to 8 licensed sportsbooks, 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges.
Licensed Sportsbooks
State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 18%. Online betting legal since March 2024.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges
Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.
Legal Status
One of the newest major markets. $13B+ in wagers and $262M in tax revenue in first 2 years — far exceeded forecasts.
Online sports betting has been legal in North Carolina since March 2024.
Tax Information
18% on gross wagering revenue. Lawmakers proposed doubling to 36% in late 2025.
College Betting Restrictions
College bets and player props allowed (relatively few restrictions).
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