North Carolina sportsbooks reportedly took $578.1 million in bets in May, up 3% year on year. Their revenue was lower than in May 2025, the report said.
The figures give operators and investors an update on North Carolina sports betting activity and revenue direction.
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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.
Nevada authorities argued in a court filing that Kalshi’s acceptance of a North Carolina revenue tax acknowledges states’ authority over prediction markets. The filing forms part of Nevada’s legal dispute with Kalshi.
Nevada argues that North Carolina’s prediction market tax weakens Kalshi’s opposition to state oversight. The dispute concerns state authority over Kalshi’s federally regulated exchange.
North Carolina lawmakers have approved a budget that allocates part of sports betting tax revenue to university athletic departments. Legislative analysts project revenue of US$206 million in 2026–27 under an increase in the tax rate on licensed operators from 18% to 23%. Nine UNC System schools are projected to receive $3 million each next year.
It was reported that a Rockingham County casino rezoning dispute reached North Carolina’s Supreme Court. The case now centres on who may challenge the rezoning decision in court.