Regulators across the US are using the Super Bowl as a way to remind residents to practice responsible betting.
That includes North Carolina gambling regulators, as Tar Heel State residents can legally participate in online Super Bowl betting for the first time this year. Mobile sportsbooks launched in North Carolina last year.
“The benefits of legal sports wagering are that it happens under strong regulations that protect the person placing a bet, ensuring they get their winnings and that their personal information is protected,” NC State Lottery Commission Chief Regulatory Officer Sterl Carpenter said in a release. “If you choose to bet on the Super Bowl, do it legally with one of the eight licensed operators in North Carolina.”
NC Super Bowl betting options
The state has eight approved sportsbooks:
- Bet365
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- DraftKings
- ESPN Bet
- Fanatics
- FanDuel
- Underdog
The NC State Lottery used its release to remind bettors that regulated sportsbooks offer consumer protections not guaranteed by illegal books.
Nationwide projections
LSR Analyst Eric Ramsey forecasts that Super Bowl betting handle will reach a record $1.5 billion this year. That figure would be a 15% increase from last year.
Ramsey projects North Carolina could see a handle north of $59.2 million on the big game.
That figure would put the Tar Heel State in the middle of market handles, trailing leaders like Nevada ($170 million) and New York ($183 million.)
Super Bowl reminders
State regulators are using one of the most popular sports betting events to remind bettors to practice responsible gambling.
The Arizona Department of Gaming released two PSAs in the last month. Both messages warned bettors about potential scams and dangers of betting on the Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, the Florida Gaming Control Commission used the occasion to send three cease-and-desist letters to offshore operators. In the release announcing the C&D letters, the regulator reminded Floridians that Hard Rock Bet is the only legal online sports betting platform in the state.
