Sports Betting Wagers Rise 4.7% in North Carolina

North Carolina bettors placed $718.2 million in sports wagers in September, up 4.7% in the month.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Gambling

Sports Betting Wagers Rise 4.7% in North Carolina

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North Carolina sports wagering rose 4.7% in September to $718.2 million, according to the state Lottery Commission. Eight sportsbooks increased promotional funds offerings to $26.9 million that month, up from $12.1 million in August.

Why it matters

The figures show continued growth in legal sports betting since its launch in North Carolina on March 11, 2024. Rising promotional spending by sportsbooks is one of the factors competing for bettors' dollars in the state.

Bettors won $647.9 million in September, and sportsbooks collected $65.1 million in gross wagering revenue, defined as wagers received minus winnings paid, expenses, fees and taxes. Fiscal 2026-27 wagering of $1.8 billion is up 29.2% from the same period last year, while the monthly record remains just under $814 million set in November 2025.

The players

North Carolina Lottery Commission

The state agency that oversees legal lottery and sports wagering in North Carolina and publishes monthly wagering reports.

The details

The Lottery Commission reported total September wagering of $718.2 million, with eight sportsbooks operating in the state increasing promotional funds offerings to $26.9 million. Since mobile sports wagering launched, North Carolina residents have won $16.28 billion and placed $18.2 billion in wagers through September 30.

March 11, 2024: Legalized sports betting began in North Carolina.
October 2025: A one-month wagering record of $729 million was set.
November 2025: A monthly wagering record of just under $814 million was set.
September 2026: Wagering rose 4.7% to $718.2 million.

Market Landscape

North Carolina's sports betting market, launched under legislation effective March 11, 2024, has continued to expand year over year. The 29.2% fiscal-year increase in wagering shows the state's market maturing as sportsbooks compete through promotional offers.

Residents can place sports wagers through licensed sportsbooks in North Carolina, and promotional offers of the kind that rose to $26.9 million in September are the terms most directly affecting what bettors pay. The state's monthly wagering totals indicate how active the market is, but the report does not specify changes to available wagering options.

The takeaway

Sports betting volume in North Carolina has grown steadily since launch, and the September figures add to that pattern. Readers who bet should compare promotional offers and understand that reported wagering totals measure activity rather than individual outcomes.