These include thorough investigations into sports wagering companies applying for licenses, examining their financial controls, security, and responsible gambling plans. Sterl Carpenter, leading the commission’s new sports betting division, outlined the pending tasks. This delay stems from pending licensing applications and unapproved rules.
However, during a sports betting committee meeting, it was revealed that this date was unrealistic. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission, assigned the task of regulating the upcoming sports betting scene, was legally permitted to start as early as January 8. Despite the state’s new gambling laws allowing for an early January start, significant preparatory work remains, pushing the likely kickoff to a later date. The prospect of legalized sports betting in North Carolina, initially slated for a potential start in early January, seems unlikely according to the latest updates from the commission overseeing the process.
