Eight apps began accepting online sports bets in North Carolina at noon on 11 March 2024, launching the state's market. Operators pay $1 million for five-year licences and an 18% tax on adjusted gross revenue.
The launch gives operators access to a new state market under specified licensing and tax terms.
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Sanford city councillor Charles Taylor, the Republican candidate for North Carolina House District 51, owns a property reportedly housing an illegal video gambling room with 22 slot machines, The Assembly reported. Taylor told the outlet he rents out the property and did not list it on his 2025 economic interest statement because the purchase closed on the final day of the year.
North Carolina recorded sports wagers exceeding $500m for a 12th consecutive month. Citing Spectrum News, it said treatment providers were receiving more sports betting enquiries. Advocates argued that the state’s mandated $2m annual allocation from digital sports betting taxes was insufficient for gambling addiction education and treatment.
North Carolina has recorded a 12th consecutive month in which more than $500m was wagered on sports bets, according to a report. The figure was reported by Spectrum News, which also said treatment providers are receiving more sports betting-related enquiries.
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested four women at a suspected illegal gambling venue in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Officers seized 15 machines and $9,872 in cash; the four face charges relating to slot machines and video gaming machines.
North Carolina recorded sports betting of $566.3m in July. The outlet reported growth of 53% and attributed the increase partly to continued FIFA World Cup betting.
Monroe police arrested business owner Xiong Yang and charged him with felonious illegal gambling following a 24 August search in North Carolina. Police said investigators seized money and several devices suspected of illegal gambling use after receiving a tip.