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Gambling licensing in United States — North Carolina
North Carolina legalised online sports betting in 2023, launching on 11 March 2024. The Lottery Commission publishes the licensed interactive operators below, each with its NCO licence number. Online casino is not legal.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Session Law 2023-42 (HB 347)
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- Interactive sports wagering operator licence (up to 12)
- Service provider licence
- Supplier licence
Key licensee requirements
- Players 21+ and physically in North Carolina
- Tax 18% of gross wagering revenue, rising to 36% under the 2025 budget proposal (my own knowledge, needs checking)
Legislation and standards
Session Law 2023-42
Legalised online sports and pari-mutuel wagering.