INSIDECASINO.USWhat does North Carolina law say about online casinos?
North Carolina has legalized online sports wagering and pari-mutuel wagering, not online casino games. It is not among the seven states with legal online casinos.
Who regulates gambling in North Carolina?
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission regulates sports wagering and pari-mutuel wagering. It approved the agreement that lets the Eastern Band of Cherokee offer sports betting.
Are offshore casinos legal in North Carolina?
Offshore casinos hold no North Carolina license, so no North Carolina agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in North Carolina?
We found no North Carolina law that names online sweepstakes casinos, and a tracker shows no state enforcement. That is not a finding that they are legal.
Are there land-based casinos in North Carolina?
Yes. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians runs Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino. The Catawba Nation runs Two Kings Casino.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
At least one fact on this page comes from an official source or a law firm analysis. Other facts rely on the reporting listed here. How we research.
- North Carolina State Lottery Commission
- Fox Sports: North Carolina betting status
- WUNC: Eastern Band of Cherokee and Caesars
- Lines.com: sweepstakes casino status by state, updated October 26, 2026