North Carolina

College Athletes Threatened After Sports Betting Launch in North Carolina

Sports betting became legal in North Carolina on March 11, 2023, and customers seem to be pretty excited about it - maybe even overly excited. On the first day when betting was available, almost $29 million was...

Fanatics Sportsbook Launches Operations in Kansas to Mark 17th Market Entry Since October 2023

Sports betting giant Fanatics Sportsbook has launched its online sports wagering operations in Kansas. The latest US regulated market entry marks the 17th state included in the operator's portfolio since the ac...

North Carolina Online Sports Betting Generates Nearly $200 Million in Wagers Within First Week of Legalized Operations

Two weeks after the official launch of legal online sports betting in North Carolina, the agency responsible for licensing and regulating sports betting and wagers in the state, revealed preliminary financial r...

ESPN Tournament Challenge Hits Record 22.6 Million of Brackets as March Madness Kicks Off

The latest record in completed brackets in ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge seems to make the term March Madness self-explanatory. Indeed, the 22.6 million bets placed on the games scheduled for the 2024 edition...

FanDuel and NFL’s Carolina Panthers Ink Sports Betting Partnership

Recently, FanDuel, a leading online gambling firm based in New York, revealed its latest multi-year alliance with North Carolina-based professional football team, the Carolina Panthers. According to the partner...

Caesars Entertainment First to Launch Its Sportsbook in Newly Established North Carolina Market

Mobile sports betting is finally legal in North Carolina, and renowned Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is the first to launch its operations in the state. Caesars to be launched in North Carolina: Caesars Spo...

North Carolina Issues Online Sports Betting Licenses to Eight Operators for March 11 Launch, Six More Await

Sports betting is expanding across North Carolina, so the state issued sports wagering licenses to eight operators. The operators will be able to offer their services in less than two weeks, and users will be a...

BetMGM Reached $1.96Billion in Revenues in 2023; Looking to Hit $500 Million EBITDA by 2026

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming corporation, has released its 2023 financial result. The joint venture of casino and entertainment giants MGM Resorts and Entain reportedly generated almost $2.00 bi...

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Ten days before the end of the year, the data show that the U.S. sports betting industry is likely to reach the total 2023 handle of $100 billion. The figure represents the highest level in the history of sport...

ESPN Bet Increases National Sports Betting Market By Tempting More Female Clients, Analyst Says

ESPN Bet seems to be increasing national sports wagering market because it tempts a large number of women, according to a global research analyst at Bank of America. In addition, on this occasion, he also adver...

$275M Expansion of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Expected to Complete in 2024

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel is expanding its gaming floor and accommodation facilities. The $275 million expansion project of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the casino and...

Sports Betting In North Carolina Won’t Be Launched On January 8

Sports wagering in North Carolina won't debut on January 8 of next year, which represents the start date of the beginning of the state's latest law that permits mobile sports wagering. The reason for this is th...

North Carolina Lawmakers Exclude Three Casino Developments From The 2024 Budget

After Republicans in the North Carolina legislature drafted a bill to allow three casino developments in the state, a final budget will reportedly be passed without such a proposal. As reported by Associated Pr...