Sports betting in North Carolina: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
North Carolina has 4 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Fanatics) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 4 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does North Carolina law say about sports betting?
Online sports wagering in North Carolina was set by the State Lottery Commission to begin Monday 2024-03-11. Licensed operators could register players, open accounts and accept deposits from noon on Friday 2024-03-01. Source: North Carolina State Lottery Commission - ncgaming.gov, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission oversees legal sports wagering in the state, according to its ncgaming.gov site. Source: North Carolina State Lottery Commission - ncgaming.gov, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. North Carolina law prohibits anyone under age 21 from engaging in sports wagering (G.S. 18C-902(i)); people on the voluntary exclusion list are also barred. Source: North Carolina General Assembly, G.S. 18C-902, checked October 6, 2026.
- Tax and licensing. North Carolina taxed licensed sports wagering operators at 18% of gross wagering revenue (G.S. 105-113.126), but the Department of Revenue says the rate is 23% on revenue received on or after July 1, 2026 (Session Law 2026-41). Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue, notice on interactive sports wagering operator tax increase, checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. North Carolina's sports wagering law does not apply to sports wagering conducted only on tribal lands under a tribal-state compact, and state-licensed mobile operators must use geofencing to keep out bettors on Indian lands. Source: North Carolina General Assembly, G.S. 18C-902, checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. North Carolina law caps the Lottery Commission at 12 interactive sports wagering operator licenses (G.S. 18C-904, Session Law 2023-42), except for tribal gaming enterprises, which G.S. 18C-928 treats as licensed operators once they meet its conditions. Source: North Carolina General Assembly, Session Law 2023-42 (G.S. 18C-904 and 18C-928), checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in North Carolina?
4 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in North Carolina; BetRivers and Hard Rock Bet do not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in North Carolina?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in North Carolina, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
SlateProof has no sourced report of a state action on exchange sports contracts in North Carolina; that can change quickly.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in North Carolina?
The catalog lists 8 sign-up offers that apply in North Carolina.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in North Carolina?
With 4 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 28 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 6 between sportsbooks, 16 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
Choose North Carolina in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in North Carolina?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
- The State Lottery Commission's gaming site lists North Carolina's gambling-help channels: call 877-718-5543, text 'morethanagamenc' to 53342, or chat at morethanagamenc.com. Source: North Carolina State Lottery Commission - ncgaming.gov, checked October 6, 2026.
See also the responsible gambling page.