NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Sports betting can officially begin on March 11, according to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission.
Under the Sports Wagering Authorization approved by the commission, people 21 years or older who have accounts with a licensed operator can use their phone or electronic device as of noon of March 11 to place sports wagers on licensed operators’ sports wagering platforms.
Friday, March 1 is set as the day when licensed operators can begin registering accounts for new players and accepting account deposits.
No licenses or certificates of compliance have been approved yet, according to the lottery commission.
“The plan approved today means that North Carolinians will be able to place bets on their favorite teams in many of this year’s college basketball conference tournaments, including men’s tournaments in the ACC, Conference USA, the MEAC, and the AAC, as well as throughout out the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments,” Chair of the Commission, Ripley Rand said.
No sports wagers will be lawful in North Carolina until noon on Monday, March 11.
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