CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mobile sports betting is now legal in North Carolina.
Eight operators have started live streaming mobile sports betting. This means sports viewers can start the betting process directly from their mobile phones.
The legalization of sports betting in North Carolina comes at an exciting time for basketball fans, just before the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.
DraftKings is one of the mobile betting operators currently living in North Carolina.
The company held its ceremonial first bet at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
The first bet was on Carolina Panthers legend Greg Olsen.
Sports betting may not be for everyone, but some sports fans say they're excited about the new opportunity.
Charles Nesby Jr., 21, and his girlfriend, Faith Lindsay, just learned that mobile sports betting is legal in the state.
Nesby said it's something they're seriously considering in the future.
“Honestly, I just want a little more money in my pocket,” Nesby said. “Do you know how much it costs to live here?”
When it comes to revenue, sports betting is expected to be a game-changer for the state.
BetCarolina.com writer and analyst Stephen Bittenbender said the company expects more than $6 billion to be wagered over the next 12 months. He also expects the carrier's revenue to be about $700 million.
