Mobile sports betting in North Carolina took a major leap towards becoming a fully regulated and legal industry and could be live in the state as early as 2024.
When Will North Carolina Legalize Sports Betting?
Back in March, the North Carolina state House of Representatives first introduced legislation to bring sports betting to the state, but it took until this past week for the bill to make its way through the Senate, which passed HB-347 on its second reading.
The Senate will have to vote a second time on the bill before it returns to the House and once again pass with the approval of any amendments made by the Senate.
All signs point to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper officially signing the bill into law once it reaches his desk as he has been a proponent of bringing the industry to the state.