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Football season leads to 21% increase in sports betting in North Carolina

North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $12 billion in legal online sports betting since it launched in the state in March 2024.

North Carolina bets more than $811 million on sports in October, setting another record

North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $10.5 billion in paid bets and more than $11.2 billion in total bets since the launch of legal online sports betting in March 2024.

U.S. Charges NBA Figures in Gambling Schemes That Tainted Games

On March 23, 2023, an NBA player left a game in New Orleans after playing just 10 minutes. His team said the player, Terry Rozier, was experiencing “foot discomfort.”

Santul Nerkar, Maria Cramer, Tania Ganguli and Jonah E. Bromwich, New York Times

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, NBA players charged in mafia gambling probe

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and dozens of other people were hit with federal charges today (Thursday) as part of a sweeping investigation into illegal sports gambling and poker rigging schemes allegedly backed by the Mafia. NBC's Jay Gray has the details.

Former Hornets' Rozier, Trail Blazers' Billups among dozens arrested in gambling probe tied to Mafia

Officials say Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by Mafia.

NC bets record amount on sports in September, pushes past $10B since legalization

Bettors in North Carolina wagered more than $686 million in total bets, a new monthly high.

NCAA moves to allow student-athletes, staff to bet on pro sports

Student-athletes and coaches at NCAA schools would be allowed to bet on pro sports -- but not college competitions -- under a rule change that could take effect as soon as Nov. 1.

Taxes from sports betting in North Carolina hit monthly low in July

Bettors wagered more last month than they did in July 2024, but they did better, which means less money for the state.

NC sports betting showing no signs of slowing down

In May, sports bettors in North Carolina wagered tens of millions more than they did in May 2024 even with a sharp decline in promotions from operators.

Betting companies, anti-tax group push against proposed NC sports-betting tax hike

The North Carolina Senate's budget would increase the tax paid by sports betting operators from 18% to 36%. The budget proposal has passed, but the House is yet to release its version.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

Senate budget mandates UNC, NC State play in-state teams, doubles sports betting tax

UNC and NC State would be required to play more in-state games in basketball under the budget proposal released by Senate Republicans.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Lawmakers seek to ban prop bets on college sports in North Carolina

The NCAA supports limits on prop bets on college games due to harassment of athletes on social media.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

March Madness fuels record sports betting totals in North Carolina

North Carolina sports bettors bet more than $685 million in March. The y did well, too, which drove down tax revenue for the state.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

Playing poker in your house? New bill would offer protection to North Carolina gamblers

A House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would provide legal protection to people who gamble on card games, board games, dice or dominoes on private property.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Sports betting heats up as March Madness arrives

It's been one year since sports betting became legal in North Carolina. One year later, residents are looking forward to another March Madness tournament with extra stakes.

North Carolina wagers more than $6B in real money in first year of legal sports betting

Sports betting operators paid more than $128 million in taxes, according to the North Carolina Lottery Commission.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Should NC gamblers get a tax write-off for losses? Some state lawmakers think so

Someone who loses money gambling in North Carolina might still have to pay additional taxes on any winnings that made their losses smaller. Some state lawmakers want to change that, including a gambling opponent.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

North Carolina eclipses $6B bet on sports before the Super Bowl

January makes the third time in five months and the sixth month overall that sports betting operators in North Carolina paid more than $11M in taxes.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

North Carolinians cast bets on Super Bowl for first time

Many North Carolinians made wagers on the big game for the first time since sports betting became legal in the state.

North Carolinians watch first Super Bowl with legal betting allowed in the state

This is the first year betting on the big game will be legal in North Carolina after state lawmakers passed a sports betting bill in March 2024. Between March 11 and Dec. 31, 2024, it generated more than a billion dollars in the state.

Wanna bet on the big game? Here is what you need to know

WRAL Investigative Sports Reporter Brian Murphy breaks down what North Carolina residents can and can't place bets on during this year's Super Bowl.

How to protect yourself from sports betting scams

Americans are set to bet a staggering $1.39 billion, making it a prime target for scammers eager to exploit the $5 billion wagered by North Carolina's sports bettors last year.

Tips to stay safe when sports betting online

Americans are set to bet a staggering $1.39 billion, making it a prime target for scammers eager to exploit the $5 billion wagered by North Carolina's sports bettors last year.

Can you deduct gambling losses on taxes in NC? Lawmakers file bill to allow it

The House bill would conform North Carolina's tax policy to that of the federal government and most states that allow sports betting.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

NC Republican lawmakers eye concealed-carry rules, taxes on tips and overtime in new bills

Many of the bills filed on the first day of the 2025 legislative session reflect new efforts to advance initiatives that failed in previous years. Others seek to create local versions of President Donald Trump's federal priorities.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter