North Carolina Issues First Batch of Sports Betting Licenses to Suppliers – Covers

North Carolinas new licensees perform a variety of roles related to legal sports betting, albeit not the actual taking of wagers.

Last Updated: Feb 12, 2024 11:11 AM ET Read Time: 1 min

North Carolina regulators awarded their first batch of sports betting licenses last week, another step toward the scheduled launch of mobile wagering in the Tar Heel State next month.

On Friday, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission announced it issued provisional licenses to seven sports wagering suppliers.

The licensees are the first issued in advance of the March 11 date for the start of sports wagering in North Carolina, the regulator said on its gaming website. The provisional licenses are good for 180 days.

North Carolinas new licensees perform a variety of roles related to legal sports betting, albeit not the actual taking of wagers. Instead, they are providers of content, data, and integrity services, among other things.

The seven companies now with North Carolina licenses in their pocket are:

While Fridays news is arguably less sexy than, say, an actual sportsbook operator getting licensed, its still a sign of progress in a state where the only legal wagering on Sundays Super Bowl was at brick-and-mortar casinos.

Eight online sports betting operators have reportedly applied for permits in North Carolina and struck partnership deals to provide themselves access to the states soon-to-open wagering market:

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North Carolina Issues First Batch of Sports Betting Licenses to Suppliers - Covers