As the state’s designated gaming regulator, the Commission develops rules, licenses entities, monitors compliance, conducts focused investigations, and enforces both regulatory and statutory requirements. Among other goals, the Commission and its staff work to ensure safe, secure, and transparent legal markets wagering; to protect players; and to support the integrity of games and events.
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North Carolina recognizes CFTC’s ‘exclusive’ authority over prediction markets
A provision included within North Carolina’s state budget, which was officially signed on July 7, enforces a 6% tax on the net trading revenue of federally regulated prediction market operators.
2 min read • Jul 7 • By Kirk Geller
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North Carolina to introduce heightened 23% tax rate on sports betting revenue
The new rate places North Carolina ahead of states such as New Jersey, Ohio and Massachusetts, expected to be finalized prior to the new fiscal year beginning on July 1.
1 min read • Jun 22 • By Kirk Geller
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North Carolina sports betting revenue increases 4.3% during February to $58.1m
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission also reported a total handle of nearly $596.1m during the monthly period, representing an increase of 9.7% from the prior year period.
1 min read • Mar 6 • By Kirk Geller
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North Carolina sports betting GGR rises 7.8% to $80.3m for January
Sports betting operators currently active in North Carolina accepted just over $666.7m of handle during January 2026, representing an increase of 7% from the prior year period.
3 min read • Feb 10 • By Kirk Geller
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North Carolina reports 19% increase for November sports wagering revenue
The state generated a total handle of nearly $814m, representing an increase of 23.8% from the prior year period, as well as $717.6m in payouts to North Carolina bettors.
3 min read • Dec 9 • By Kirk Geller