Breaking news first at 4:00. North Carolina is taking the next step as it prepares to legalize sports betting statewide. The State Lottery Commission announced on March 11 which companies will be allowed to operate sports betting. Kelly Kendall is following this story for us and is in the studio this afternoon. Okay, Kelly, how many companies are licensed? Kenny. Lindsay Seven holds what is called an Interactive Sports Betting Operator License. Let's say at 3x speed that initially he had nine companies apply to the Lottery Commission, but only seven were approved. They include FanDuel, DraftKings, DraftKings, or rather MGM, among others. The Lottery Commission says it plans to approve more licenses in the near future. But for now, starting tomorrow, North Carolinians will be able to register for accounts and make deposits with these sports betting companies.
North Carolina Lottery Commission issues interactive sports betting operator license ahead of start of legal sports betting
Updated: February 29, 2024 6:34 PM ET
North Carolina is one step closer to joining the sports betting game. On Thursday, the North Carolina Lottery Commission issued the first interactive sports betting operator license in anticipation of March 11, when legal sports betting begins in North Carolina. TOP STORIES Motorcycle crash kills near Peters Creek Parkway, driver charged, Winston-Salem authorities overload EMS: Drugs, murder affect Forsyth County paramedics, North Carolina man on 'The Voice' The 8 companies who made it through the next round and got the license are: Betfair Interactive US, LLC (Fanduel Sportsbook)BETMGM, LLCCrown NC Gaming, LLC (DraftKings)FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC (Fanatics Sportsbook)Hillside (North Carolina) LLC (bet365)Penn Sports Interactive, LLC (ESPN) BET)Underdog Sports Wagering LLCTribal Casino Gaming Enterprise Watch: NOWCAST Streaming Newscast “Today's issuance of the first interactive sports betting operator license marks a major milestone in establishing legal sports betting in North Carolina,” said North Carolina Lottery Commission Chairman said Ripley Rand. . “North Carolinians can begin signing up for accounts on their mobile devices on Friday with confidence that they will soon be able to safely and responsibly bet on their favorite sporting events. We are 11 days away from the launch of sports betting, and we are working every day to make this launch a success.'' Place your bets using your computer, phone, or other electronic device starting at noon on March 11th. Please start. Download the WXII app here and get the latest news and weather information. Legal sports betting cannot begin in North Carolina before then. Nine applications were submitted. Operator license fees apply and more approvals are expected in the future. As of February 29, the Commission also issued three full licenses, 20 interim supplier licenses, and three sports betting service provider licenses to sports betting suppliers. A list of all licensees is available on the Commission's website.Navigate: Home | Weather | Watch Nowcast TV | Local News | National | News We Love | Trending Stories
North Carolina is one step closer to joining the sports betting game.
On Thursday, the North Carolina Lottery Commission issued the first interactive sports betting operator license in anticipation of March 11, when legal sports betting begins in North Carolina.
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The eight companies that have obtained licenses are as follows.
- Betfair Interactive US, LLC (Fanduel Sportsbook)
- Crown NC Gaming, LLC (DraftKings)
- FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC (Fanatics Sportsbook)
- Hillside (North Carolina) LLC (bet365)
- Penn Sports Interactive LLC (ESPN BET)
- Underdog Sports Wagering LLC
- Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise
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“Today's issuance of the first interactive sports betting operator license marks a major milestone in establishing legal sports betting in North Carolina,” said North Carolina Lottery Commission Chairman Ripley Rand. Ta. “North Carolinians can begin signing up for accounts on their mobile devices on Friday with confidence that they will soon be able to safely and responsibly bet on their favorite sporting events. We are 11 days away from the launch of sports betting, and we will be working every day from now until then to ensure this launch is a success.”
Under the commission's sports betting license, people 21 and older can place bets using computers, phones and other electronic devices starting at noon on March 11.
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Until then, legal sports betting cannot begin in North Carolina.
Nine operator license applications have been submitted to the commission and more approvals are expected in the future. As of February 29, the Commission also issued three full licenses, 20 interim supplier licenses, and three sports betting service provider licenses to sports betting suppliers. A list of all licensees is available on the Commission's website.
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