NC won't have sports betting in time for Super Bowl, state says

The North Carolina Lottery Commission previously announced sports betting wouldn't go live on Jan. 8, the first date allowed under state law.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sports bettors in North Carolina won't be able to legally bet on the 2024 Super Bowl in the state from their mobile devices.

North Carolina Lottery Commission chairman Ripley Rand made the announcement at the end of Wednesday's commission meeting.

The commission previously announced that sports betting would not go live on Jan. 8, the first date allowed by North Carolina's sports betting law. The commission has until June 14 to launch sports betting in the state.

The Super Bowl is Feb. 11.

The commission approved application forms for operators at its meeting Wednesday. The first deadline for applications, which are expected to become available later this week, is Dec. 27. The commission has 60 days from that date to perform background checks and other work on the applicants. 

Playing the lottery is a form of gambling. If you are concerned about your gamblingor worried about a friend, you can call the NC Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-718-5543. You can also contact the National Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. 

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