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North Carolina Sports Betting

Sports betting is legal in North Carolina. Online sportsbooks have operated since March 11, 2024, under the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, and retail betting has been available at tribal casinos since March 18, 2021. You must be 21 and physically in North Carolina to place a bet. Online casinos are not legal. This guide lists every sportsbook and prediction market available in North Carolina, what each sign-up offer is worth when hedged, and the order to claim them.

Legal
Sports betting
March 18, 2021
21
Minimum age
No
Online casino legal
$4,402
Sign-up offers, worth when hedged
October 2, 2026
Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

North Carolina Sportsbook Promos

Listed in the order to claim them. The order changes with your starting bankroll.

Starting bankroll

Approximate value is what each offer converts to when you bet both sides, at the odds available when we checked. Actual returns depend on offer availability, market conditions, and individual execution.

#
Sportsbook
Offer
Approx. value
How to convert
 
ProphetXProphetX
Bet $10 & Get $20
Bet $10 & Get $20 in Site Credit
$20
Qualifying Bet
Claim
Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $30
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Signup with promo code "DHO".

5160/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedprophetxCFTC
bet105bet105
Bet $100 & Get $50
Bet $100 & Get $50 in Bonus Bets
$35
Qualifying Bet
Claim
Deposit: $100
Minimum hedge: $100
Promo code:

Notes: bet105 is an offshore crypto only sportsbook.

5257/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedbet105Offshore
BroThrowBroThrow
$10 Second Chance Bet
$10 Second Chance Bet Refunded as Site Credit
$7
Second Chance Bet
Claim
Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $15
Promo code: DARKHORSE

Notes: If your first bet on BroThrow loses they will reimburse you up to $10.

5261/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbrothrowUnlicensed US
KalshiKalshi
Trade $25 & Get $25
Trade $25 & Get $25 in Site Credit
$25
Qualifying Bet
Claim
Deposit: $25
Minimum hedge: $38
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Kalshi is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

5359/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedkalshiCFTC
OzoonOzoon
$400 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $400 on a $400 deposit
$400
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $400
Minimum hedge: $300
Promo code:

Notes: 5x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

5354/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedozoonOffshore
Sportsbetting.agSportsbetting.ag
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Bonus Bet
Claim
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

Sportsbetting.ag has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our Sportsbetting.ag review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
5455/guides/how-to-convert-a-bonus-betSupportedsportsbetting-agOffshore
FanDuelFanDuel
Bet $5 & Get $50 for 7 Days
Bet $5 & Get $50 in Bonus Bets every day for 7 days ($350 total)
$245 total ($35 per bet)
Qualifying Bet
Claim
Deposit: $35 total ($5 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $75 per bet ($525 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

5455/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedfanduelRegulated
BetOnlineBetOnline
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Bonus Bet
Claim
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

BetOnline has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our BetOnline review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
5556/guides/how-to-convert-a-bonus-betSupportedbetonlineOffshore
FliffFliff
$100 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $100 on a $100 deposit
$100
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $100
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code:

Notes: Fliff is a Sweepstakes Sportsbook.

5558/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedfliffSweepstakes
BetUSBetUS
$6,000 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $6,000 on a $6,000 deposit
$6,000
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $6,000
Minimum hedge: $4,500
Promo code:

Notes: 125% Sign-Up Bonus up to $2,000 on your first, second and third deposits.

  • Minimum deposit: $100
  • 100% Sports Bonus – up to $2,000
    • 14X Rollover on Sports
    • Up to $1,500 on crypto deposits, 18X Rollover on Sports
  • 25% Casino Bonus – up to $625
    • 30X Rollover on Casino Games for Release and Cash out.
    • Max cash out for Casino Bonus is $2,500
    • 7-Days Expiry
5650/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedbetusOffshore
CaesarsCaesars
10 Profit Boosts
10 100% Profit Boosts with a max bet of $25 each
$165 total ($16.50 per bet)
Profit Boost
Claim
Deposit: $250 total ($25 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $45 per bet ($450 total)
Promo code:

Notes: Ten 100% profit boosts with a max bet of $25.

5656/guides/how-to-convert-a-profit-boostSupportedcaesarsRegulated
CaesarsCaesars
$50 Bet Reset for 5 Days
$50 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet every day for 5 days ($250 total)
$125 total ($25 per bet)
Second Chance Bet
Claim
Deposit: $250 total ($50 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $75 per bet ($375 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

56.00156.001/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedcaesarsRegulated
DraftKingsDraftKings
$1,000 Deposit Match
20% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $1,000 on a $5,000 deposit
$1,000
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $5,000
Minimum hedge: See notes
Promo code:

Notes: DK calls Site Credit DK Dollars. They are a 1x playthrough, but the initial deposit match is released at 25x. Meaning, for every $25 bet $1 of Site Credit is added to your account and automatically applied to your next bet. Minimum odds -300 and 90 days to meet the playthrough requirement. Be sure to use the sportsbook app/webpage. It is easy to accidentally use the casino or daily fantasy app/webpage. When making your first deposit, edit the deposit amount to $5,000 before linking the deposit method. This offer can be used to hedge other signup offers.

5750/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupporteddraftkingsRegulated
Lucky RebelLucky Rebel
$1,250 Deposit Match
125% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $1,250 on a $1,000 deposit
$1,250
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $938
Promo code:

Notes: 10x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

5751/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedlucky-rebelOffshore
DraftKingsDraftKings
Bet $5 & Get $200
Bet $5 & Get $200 in Bonus Bets
$140
Qualifying Bet
Claim
Deposit: $5
Minimum hedge: $300
Promo code:

Notes: None

57.00150.001/guide-index/qualifying-betSupporteddraftkingsRegulated
BetMGMBetMGM
$1,500 Second Chance Bet
$1,500 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$750
Second Chance Bet
Claim
Deposit: $1,500
Minimum hedge: $2,250
Promo code:

Notes: None

5851/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedmgmRegulated
BovadaBovada
$750 Deposit Match
75% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $750 on a $1,000 deposit
$750
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $563
Promo code:

Notes: The 75% match on a $1,000 deposit is available when using crypto to deposit, and a promo code is required. The rollover is 5x on sports.

5852/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedbovadaOffshore
FanaticsFanatics
$100 Bet Match for 10 Days
$100 Bet Match in Bonus Bets every day for 10 days ($1,000 total)
$700 total ($70 per bet)
Qualifying Bet
Claim
Deposit: $1,000 total ($100 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $150 per bet ($1,500 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

5952/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedfanaticsRegulated
MyBookieMyBookie
$1,000 Second Chance Bet
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Second Chance Bet
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: 10x rollover requirement on the deposit and bonus results in a total wager requirement of $30,000.

5953/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedmybookieOffshore
The ScoreThe Score
$1,000 First Bet Reset
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Second Chance Bet
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: Refunded as five Bonus Bets.

6053/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedthe-scoreRegulated
bet365bet365
$1,000 First Bet Safety Net
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Second Chance Bet
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: You have to select the offer. If bet365 does not immediately accept a $1,000 bet they will ask if you want to send the bet to the trading team for review. Do not do this. If they reject the full $1,000 they will automatically accept a lower amount and only that amount will count towards the $1,000 Second Chance Bet.

6154/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbet365Regulated
NoVigNoVig
$100 Deposit Match
10% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $100 on a $1,000 deposit
$100
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO100" for 100% off your first purchase up to $100 off. Can only choose one of the two NoVig Offers.

6257/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportednovigCFTC
NoVigNoVig
$25 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $25 on a $50 deposit
$25
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $50
Minimum hedge: $19
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO" for 50% off your first purchase of $25. Can only choose one of NoVig's two offers.

62.00157.001/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportednovigCFTC
Polymarket.comPolymarket.com
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
n/a
Claim
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket.com is a prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

1000010000SupportedpolymarketOffshore
LowVigLowVig
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
n/a
Claim
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: LowVig focuses on competitive odds, instead of offering promotions.

1000010000SupportedlowvigOffshore
Polymarket USPolymarket US
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
n/a
Claim
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket US is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

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Total sign-up offer value: $4,402
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Prediction Markets in North Carolina

Status: legal. Last verified October 2, 2026.

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. North Carolina has not sued or sent cease-and-desist orders to prediction markets. Instead, the 2026 state budget, signed on July 7, 2026, recognizes that CFTC-registered prediction markets may operate in the state and taxes them at 6% of net trading fee revenue from January 1, 2027. Senate Bill 257, Fiscal note

The law does not require prediction markets to hold a state license. This differs from Ohio and Tennessee, where the Sixth Circuit ruled on September 25, 2026, that states may enforce their gambling laws against sports event contracts. A separate bill to ban prediction markets, House Bill 1171, has sat in committee since May 2026. House Bill 1171

Prediction markets matter for matched betting because they do not limit winning traders. Check each app for current availability in North Carolina before you deposit.

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

Online Casinos in North Carolina

Online casinos are not legal in North Carolina. Casino games are offered in person only, at the state's tribal casinos.

Sweepstakes casinos are not licensed by North Carolina, so they offer fewer customer protections than state-licensed sportsbooks. Some of their sign-up offers are +EV. The Sweepstakes Casino Overview explains how they work. Check each site's terms for North Carolina availability before you sign up.

North Carolina Sports Betting Law and Timeline

  • July 26, 2019: Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 154, which allowed sports wagering at tribal casinos. NC General Assembly bill page
  • March 18, 2021: Retail sportsbooks opened at Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino. Cherokee One Feather report
  • June 14, 2023: Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, which legalized online sports betting statewide. The same law made it a misdemeanor to offer or engage in sports wagering outside the licensed system. Governor's office announcement
  • March 11, 2024: Online sports betting launched statewide, regulated by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. Current licence holders are listed on the Commission's approved licensees page.
  • July 7, 2026: Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257, the state budget. It raised the sports wagering tax from 18% to 23% and set a 6% tax on prediction market revenue starting January 1, 2027. NC General Assembly bill page, Fiscal note

Offshore and unlicensed betting

North Carolina law makes it a crime to offer or place a sports bet outside the licensed system. Under G.S. 18C-918(a), added by House Bill 347 in 2023, "any person who knowingly offers or engages in sports wagering in violation of this Article" is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. The wording covers both operators and bettors. The statute does not mention offshore sites by name. The state's general gambling ban, G.S. 14-292, also makes betting on a game of chance a Class 2 misdemeanor unless another law allows it.

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission states that "it is illegal to place a wager with an online operator that is not licensed by the state of North Carolina." Commission player FAQ. We found no published cease-and-desist letters from the Commission against named offshore sportsbooks.

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

North Carolina Sports Betting FAQ

Yes. Online sports betting has been legal in North Carolina since March 11, 2024, and retail betting at tribal casinos since March 18, 2021. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission licenses and regulates online sportsbooks.

You must be 21 or older to place a sports bet in North Carolina.

Yes. You do not need to live in North Carolina, but you must be physically in the state when you place the bet. Sportsbook apps check your location before accepting a wager.

Yes. The 2026 state budget recognizes that CFTC-registered prediction markets may operate in North Carolina and taxes them from January 1, 2027. Check the Kalshi app for current availability in North Carolina.

Online sports betting is legal. Online casinos are not. Sweepstakes casinos are not licensed by the state.

No. G.S. 18C-918 makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor to knowingly offer or engage in sports wagering outside the licensed system, and the Lottery Commission says it is illegal to bet with an online operator that North Carolina has not licensed.

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