North Carolina Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live Just in Time for March Madness
You Can Create Your Accounts Starting March 1, and on March 11 Sports Betting Goes Live
About Damn Time!
Ladies and gentlemen hold onto your seats because North Carolina is about to kick off March Madness in a whole new style–with legal online gambling! Now, imagine this: you, your brackets, and the chance to turn those bold predictions into some sweet, sweet cash…Let’s dive into this awesome betting news.
We have a date: The North Carolina Lottery Commission voted today to allow mobile sports betting starting March 11 at noon. You will be able to create betting accounts starting March 1.
The ACC men’s basketball tournament starts March 12
March Madness starts March 19 @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/KZN8dmWm3y
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) January 24, 2024
In a move that’s got everyone doing the victory dance, the North Carolina Lottery Commission gave the green light for legal online sports betting, set to hit the screens on March 11. That’s right before the ACC men’s basketball tournament tips off on March 12, aligning with the NCAA tournament starting on March 19. Talk about timing, huh?
Commission Chair Ripley Rand said it best: “Bets on sporting events have been made for as long as those events have taken place.” But this time, my friends, it’s all legal, secure, and done with rules that scream responsible gaming. No more shady back alley bets; we’re entering the big leagues.
Now, picture this: March 11 rolls around, and you, being 21 or older, dive into a world of sports betting glory. The options? Oh, they’re as vast as the Marvel Cinematic Universe–from pro sports to college showdowns and even Olympic-style events. It’s a buffet of betting goodness.
And here’s the kicker–you won’t just be glued to your screens betting online. In-person sports betting is also on the horizon, hitting the scene on a “case-by-case basis” as operators jump through the necessary hoops. Nine eager entities have thrown their hats into the ring for licenses, ready to offer you the best betting experience.
Sterl Carpenter, the sports gambling maestro at the commission, uncovered the onboarding process. Starting March 1, you can create your accounts, slap some cash on there, and get ready for the betting bonanza. It’s like having your popcorn ready before the movie starts–strategic and oh-so-satisfying.
Eight operators are expected to go live in North Carolina on March 11th as the Tar Heel state finalizes the launch of legal mobile sports betting.
• bet365
• BetMGM
• Caesars Sportsbook
• DraftKings
• ESPN BET
• Fanatics Sportsbook
• FanDuel
• Underdog Sports pic.twitter.com/fuvLh1mLcg— Covers (@Covers) January 24, 2024
North Carolina, stepping up to the plate as the 30th state in the U.S. (alongside the District of Columbia) to embrace the magic of mobile sports betting. It’s a journey that started with a Supreme Court ruling in 2018, and now, we’re reaching the climax.
And let’s not forget, North Carolina isn’t a stranger to legal sports betting–the tribes were already rocking it at three casinos. Now, they’re eyeing the online space, bringing the full experience to your fingertips.
So, here’s to North Carolina, turning March Madness into March Gladness, where the thrill of the game meets the thrill of a winning bet. Get ready, Tar Heels, the game is about to change, and you’re on the winning team!
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