It's March, which means it's the best time of year for college basketball – March Madness. It also means that online sports betting has been legalized in North Carolina, with a full launch at every major sportsbook on March 11.
Although football season may be over, there are plenty of options with which to begin your betting experience in North Carolina. You can't find a more intriguing state when it comes to college basketball, with the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils leading the way. In the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup contenders. You also have the Charlotte Hornets roaming the NBA hardwood.'
If you want to get in the game now and wager on any of the above teams (or on any other available markets), here are some of the best sportsbooks at which to do so – and their accompanying NC pre-launch offers:'
- DraftKings Sportsbook: Pre-register for $100 in bonus bets + $200 in bonus bets for placing a $5+ bet'
- FanDuel Sportsbook: Receive $300 in bonus bets – $100 for pre-registering and $200 for wagering at least $5'
- Caesars Sportsbook: Earn seven 100% profit boosts for pre-registering and betting at least $1 on anything using the Caesars NC promo code PICKSWISEDBL'
- BetMGM Sportsbook: Claim $200 worth of bonus bets for signing up before North Carolina goes live on March 11'
- Bet365 Sportsbook: Sign up before North Carolina Launch Day and deposit $10+ to receive $100 worth of bonus bets'