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Some 1.6 million players are believed to participate in North Carolina daily fantasy. While some politicians have made efforts to ban daily fantasy in the state—or at least introduce safety measures protecting gamers—protestors suggest that the "elements of chance far outweigh the elements of skill" in DFS. The committee voted against the opposition bill.

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Gambling in North Carolina

Gambling is legal in North Carolina—up to a point. There are two casinos on Native American land for bettors to enjoy as well as the state-run lottery, raffles and "beach bingo."

Otherwise, there’s not much else for the betting community to get excited about in the Tar Heel State. Sports betting and online poker are largely outlawed due to the area's pervading Bible Belt conservatism. As talks of changes in the law are moot the time of this writing, gambling in North Carolina remains limited, to say the least.

Gambling in North Carolina has been prohibited in one way or another since the 1700s. Even with all the statute changes in other states and modifications in technology, this is a legal landscape that has barely changed.

Timeline of Gambling Legislation in North Carolina

2019
Despite its conservative traditions, Republican lawmakers spearhead a sports betting legalization bill to permit the state's two Native American casinos to take wagers. Supporters tout the bill's potential to pass, possibly before the begin of the 2019 football season.
2015
The second native Indian-owned casino, Cherokee Valley River, opens in Murphy.
2012
The Cherokee Casino was permitted to offer table games on site.
2007
Video poker games were banned statewide.
2006
The launch of the Education Lottery legalized government-approved lottery games in the state.
2000
Laws regarding video poker were changed. Only three machines per gambling location were permitted.
1997
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, North Carolina’s first casino, opened its doors, offering various slot games.
1983
"Beach Bingo" was launched.
1982
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened the state’s first high-stakes bingo hall.
1954
The Morehead City site was judged to violate state constitution and the track was closed.
1948
The Carolina Racing Association opened a horse/dog track in Morehead City.
1945
Laws permitting bingo emerged
1809
The first lottery was authorized. Some 62 lottery draws in total were allowed between 1809-1835. However, a nationwide protest in 1835 saw lotteries banned.
1784
In an attempt to raise much-needed funds, the government overturned its anti-gambling stance and allowed certain forms of betting.
1753
A regulatory change in the state forbade "excessive and immoderate" gambling by invalidating debts, limiting losses and outlawing gambling in public.

Online Casino Gambling in North Carolina

It is illegal to operate online casinos in North Carolina. Section 14-292 of state law says that "any person or organization that operates any game of chance or any person who plays at or bets on any game of chance at which any money, property or other things of value is bet, whether the same be in stake or not, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor."

Clearly, interpretation is key—but online gambling would presumably fall into this category alongside more traditional forms of gaming. That's been the de facto interpretation and there are no legal online casino-style gaming options in North Carolina.

North Carolina Poker Online

North Carolina lawmakers do not like poker; it's as simple as that. Even private, home-hosted games are banned, and the only place you can play a hand is at one of the two state-approved casinos. Online poker is also banned, like with internet-based casino games.

Sports Betting in North Carolina

Sports betting in North Carolina is illegal. That is unlikely to change, even after the Supreme Court’s repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which struck down the federal ban and in effect allows states to make their own decisions on sports betting. North Carolina has decided to maintain the ban.