We all know that online sports betting is coming to the Tar Heel State, but who are the major players ready to stake a claim? Which bigtime sportsbooks are ready to offer action to the bettors of North Carolina?
And more importantly: which of these will be worth your time and money once the online betting scene is up and running?
With launch day set for just over two weeks from now, we ve got six sportsbooks in mind that are ready to make a splash in North Carolina.
1. DraftKings North Carolina
One of the leaders of the online betting scene at large, the app caters to new users and seasoned bettors alike.
The app is streamlined and easy-to-use as you navigate game lines for each sport, which is great because DraftKings offers odds on just about any sport and league you can think of.
With any luck, they ll be offering one of their classic Bet/Get signup promos to new users. Having users bet a minimal amount to earn maximum bonus bets is a perfect way to earn the confidence of users during a state launch.
2. FanDuel North Carolina
With one of the best-looking apps on offer, makes it easy to find upcoming and live events to bet on. Whether you re reviewing the day s lines or narrowing down the props you want to bet, the simple design of the FanDuel app is almost effortless to navigate.
And once you find the player props you re looking for, you ll see odds that look a little different than normal. Why are you getting odds at -112 instead of -115?
It s because FanDuel typically reduces its juice, or , on its player props. Though the lower vig isn t applied to every type of bet, you can t complain about a sportsbook willing to give better prices for winning bets. users will fall in love with this app once it s live.
3. BetMGM North Carolina
There s a reason is known as the King of Sportsbooks.
Whether it s a Bet/Get promo that pays out instantly or First Bet Insurance that promises a return on a losing bet, BetMGM provides some of the best signup bonuses to new users.
On top of that, all BetMGM users can take advantage of daily giveaways, odds boosts, and profit boosts found on their app, before cashing in on some of the best live and futures lines in the industry. is slated to become a top dog on the Tar Heel sports betting market.
4. ESPN BET North Carolina
The newest kid on the block isn t your regular lightweight. With the backing of the Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the perfect merger of sports news with sports betting.
And that leads to one of the more intriguing features at ESPN BET, being able to bet with some of ESPN s on-air personalities. It s time to see if Stephen A. Smith actually knows what he s talking about!
The important thing is to stay up-to-date on the latest promo code available. If there s an offer before launch day you ll need the latest promo code, to guarantee you ll earn as many bonuses bets as possible. Check back with SBD before launch day to confirm the newest available.
5. Bet365 North Carolina
If you love betting single-game parlays, will be the way to go. Not only can you build your own SGPs on just about any sport played around the world, Bet365 also offers odds boosts on numerous pre-built parlays.
That includes the NHL , if you think Sebastian Aho and the Hurricanes will continue to light up Metro Division opponents, or MLS, for when Charlotte FC play host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in September.
The key is to check in daily at once live. They may not have one you like today, but Bet365 is consistently offering a plethora , or the slightly rare Super Boost, that you can hammer like there s no tomorrow.
6. Caesars Sportsbook North Carolina
Finally, it would behoove the empire that is to be ready to launch in North Carolina come March 11.
Already well-known across the continent, Caesars is a mainstay among online sportsbooks, pairing an easy-to-use app with bountiful betting options.
Whether its the Quick Pick parlays, boosted parlay odds on every major sport, or the availability of live game betting, Caesars lives up to its reputation of being a world-class sports betting site and is unlikely to disappoint.
Early March 2024 Sports Schedule
The Tar Heel State could not have done a better job in selecting its online sports betting launch day, as North Carolina bettors will have a bevy of options after March 11.
With the NBA and NHL seasons in full swing, MLB and MLS returning for the summer, and the month-long captivation that is March Madness, there will be plenty for new bettors in NC to choose from:
March 11 Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
March 12-16 ACC Men s Basketball Tournament
March 12 New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes
March 16 Nashville SC vs Charlotte FC
March 19-20 Men s College Basketball Tournament First Four
March 20-21 Women s College Basketball Tournament First Four
March 28 MLB Opening Day
April 11 The 88th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club
With the wide variety of sports to watch in early spring, sports bettors in North Carolina can truly hit the ground running with some of the best sports betting apps in the world when launch day arrives on March 11.
