Online Sportsbooks in
North Carolina
North Carolina currently allows legal sports betting at two tribal casinos but has yet to ratify any law regarding online sports betting.
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Limited Online Sports Betting Legal in North Carolina
North Carolina Sports Betting
The Old North State has so far resisted any calls to allow on online sports betting in the state. As it stands, you can only place a wager at either Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy or Harrah Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee.
If you are not based near the two casinos in the Appalachian mountains then you face a long road trip. In fact, it may be easier to place a bet in one of Tennessee’s sportsbooks or later in the year, one of Virginia’s new sportsbooks.
We do not expect things to change soon. Eventually the state will have to allow some form of online sports betting, especially once their neighbours are reaping the rewards from the additional taxation.
Betting in NC - what you can and can't do
Bet on sports in-person ✅
Bet on sports online ❌
Register with a sportsbook online ❌
Deposit & withdraw funds with a sportsbook online ❌
Bet on collegiate teams or collegiate games ❌
Bet on high/school sports ❌
FAQS North Carolina online betting
Here are your most commonly asked questions regarding online sports betting in North Carolina.
🤔 Are there any sportsbooks in North Carolina?
Yes, there are currently two casinos that offer sports betting; Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy or Harrah Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee.
⚖️ Is sports betting legal in North Carolina?
Sports Betting is only legal in two tribal establishments; Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy or Harrah Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee.
⌛ When will sports betting be legal in North Carolina?
We expect that by 2021 the state will have allowed online sports betting. This may be in the form of an exclusive relationship with the state’s two existing tribal casinos, or they may open the market to other sportsbooks.
❓ How can I bet on sports in North Carolina?
At the moment you will need to travel to either Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy or Harrah Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee. Alternatively, you cross the border into Tennessee and place a bet at any of their water-based casinos.
Online Sports Betting in North Carolina
When the US senate removed the Act that banned sports betting, North Carolina were one of the first states to react., introducing the NC SB 154. However, compared to other states, like New Jersey, which opened their borders to sportsbooks and allowed unrestricted online sports betting, North Carolina chose a more conservative route.
The state allowed sports betting at only two establishments in the Appalachian mountains; Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy or Harrah Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee.
Since then very little news has come out of the state regarding any further expansion of sports betting. The current situation is currently frustrating for many North Carolinans who face many hours on the road if they wish to place a wager.
Neighbouring Virginia looks set to allow online sports betting by 2021, which means that it may be more time-efficient for residents of North Carolina based in the East of the state to hop over the border and place a wager from their phones, rather than head West.
Only time will tell, when the state will fully legalize sports betting but one thing is for sure; with 10-5 million people and three professional sports teams there will be sportsbooks queuing up at the border.
The Bank of America Stadium; home to the Panthers
Sports teams in North Carolina
The Old North State currently has three professional sports teams:
- Carolina Panthers (NFL)
- Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
- Charlotte Hornets (NBA)
Whilst North Carolina does not have any MLB team, it does have a number of minor league baseball teams such as the Charlotte Knights and the Durham Bulls.
The state also has a MLS team set to join in 2021. The team will play at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
North Carolina is also home to more than 80% of NASCAR racing teams and stock car racing is the official sport of the state.
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