And, right now, to focus on this would be a distraction,” said Billy Traurig, chief legal officer for the NC Education Lottery. “We want to take the time right now to focus on our main goal, which is getting licensees up, operating and running so we can start having sports wagering in the state. The commission decided against including fantasy sports in the rules they adopted amid controversy over what that language should be and what authority the commission has to regulate that. Those leagues so far include the World Cup, World Championship and Four Hills Tournament. START DATE PUSHED BACK: NC mobile sports betting will not begin Jan. There is also a petition process that will be in place to add to the catalog in the future.
The commission also approved a catalog that outlines what sports and leagues betting operators will be able to accept wagers. The new rules approved Thursday touch on a variety of issues including how companies can advertise to players.
8, which is the earliest date possible under the law. (WNCN) – The North Carolina Lottery Commission approved a series of rules for mobile sports betting on Thursday but did not give any clearer indication when people will be able to start placing bets.Įarlier this week, officials acknowledged betting will not begin on Jan.