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Best NC Sports Betting Apps & Promos – See Which Is Best for You
by Matt McEwan in Sports Betting News
Updated Jul 11, 2024 · 11:42 AM PDT
Mar 7, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) celebrates their victory after the game against the Montreal Canadiens at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY SportsNorth Carolina sports betting apps officially started taking bets March 11 and bettors have eight different options to choose fromChoosing the right sports betting app in NC is critical to starting off your betting experience the right wayLet us help you p out which NC sports betting apps are the best fit for you
North Carolina, you are officially able to legally bet at online sportsbooks! If you didn’t pre-register between March 1-10, or maybe you want to add another NC sports betting app, you can still claim some great NC sportsbook promos now that betting is live. If you think/know you will participate in online sports betting eventually, maybe around the ACC Tournament, March Madness, or the Hurricanes’ playoff run, I recommend you take advantage of these launch offers—every sportsbook’s welcome offer is a little better during the first couple of weeks after launch.
With that in mind, I know it can be tough to pick which sports betting app is the right one for you when you haven’t had a chance to see/test any of them. As someone who does live in a state with legal sports betting apps, let me help you, North Carolina! But in order to help, I need to know what matters to you. I have broken this down into seven categories, which you can select from the links below and jump down to that section. If you’d rather just get a high-level view of each sportsbook app, though, just scroll down beyond the jump links.
Best NC Sportsbook Promos | Best Odds Boosts & All-User Bonuses | Best NC Sports Betting App | Most Competitive Odds | Simplest NC Sportsbook | Most Betting Markets | Best Loyalty Program
NC Sports Betting Apps Compared
If you’re not really sure what you care for the most when it comes to your NC sports betting app, let me give you the high-level notes on each of your options:
| Sports Betting App | Best Features | Worst Features |
|---|---|---|
| bet365 North Carolina | Tons of odds boosts offered and generally have at least one very valuable all-user bonus each day; offer betting on tons of different sports/events, a great “player milestones” option for alt player prop lines & their live betting experience is very good. | Their homepage in the app typically doesn’t list many matchups at first glance & locating some of their alternate markets can be a little tough |
| BetMGM North Carolina | Their player props are presented in an organized/tidy fashion, making it easy to find what you want to bet; they also have some unique and fun “signature” betting options, which are built around trending players/storylines in each matchup. | Their live betting isn’t that easy, especially if you’re looking to bet live player props, and their app can be a little slow to respond at times. Navigation is quite tricky with specific markets too. |
| Caesars North Carolina | Very good rewards program, specifically for those who like to travel and go to shows, and plenty of odds boosts available | The worst odds for player props and too many odds boosts that don’t contain much value. |
| DraftKings North Carolina | Tons of betting markets available, always one of the first to open new betting lines, great selection of alt lines for player props, some of the most valuable all-user bonuses & a very tidy/organized app. | The many betting markets could overwhelm a new bettor. |
| ESPN Bet North Carolina | We have seen massive additions since launch and they continue improving every feature; they have plenty of odds boosts available daily, and slightly sharper bettors will appreciate the ability to bet both sides of most props. | Their player props are all organized under the same section, making it a bit of a scroll to make your way through the list. They can also be a little slow to open betting lines. |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | Their matchup pages for research/data in the app are very detailed and easy to locate, and their FanCash is one of the best loyalty programs available, giving you the ability to turn your betting into your favorite team’s merchandise. | Not many all-user bonuses available after signup and many carry very small maximum bets. |
| FanDuel North Carolina | The best odds and alt lines for player props, tons of betting markets available & plenty of odds boosts. | Their promo carousel on the homepage can be a little slow to react to your touch & the many betting markets could overwhelm a new bettor. |
You might notice I have only included seven sportsbooks above, when there are eight that will be available to you. I left Underdog Sportsbook out since North Carolina is actually the first state where it is launching. So, I’m hoping you can help me with that one!
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My notes above on Fanatics Sportsbook come from SBD’s social media manager & writer Zach Reger. He has had the pleasure of using Fanatics Sportsbook in Tennessee. Sadly, I have not had the pleasure, as they have not expanded into every legal online sportsbook state yet.
Below, you will find my recommendations, based on the specific criteria you desire in your new North Carolina sportsbook, on the best NC sports betting apps.
The Best Sportsbook Promos in North Carolina
DraftKings (Sign up now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )FanDuel (Register now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )Caesars (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $10 & get $250 in bonus bets )ESPN Bet (Use code “DIMENC” to bet $10, get $225 in bonus bets )
If your main concern is taking advantage of the great sports betting promos in North Carolina, then the four sportsbooks above are, in my opinion, your best choice.
It’s a two-way tie for the top NC sportsbook promo between DraftKings and FanDuel. They both offer the exact same bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets regardless if your bet wins or loses. The only real different between the two is DraftKings only requires a $5 minimum deposit, while FanDuel demands $10.
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The next-best is Caesars, who is still giving away $250 but you need to make a $10 first real money wager. ESPN Bet is another good option, as they are giving away $225 in bonus bets after your make your first wager. Be sure you use our promo code DIMENC, though, as it will get you the extra $25. Users who do not sign up with our promo code will only get $200 in bonus bets with ESPN Bet.
Best NC Odds Boosts & Other All-User Bonuses
DraftKings (Sign up now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )bet365 (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets )FanDuel (Register now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )
“All-user bonuses” and “odds boosts” are little promos that come after you sign up. Odds boosts are typically specific bets the sportsbook offers to you with better odds than normal. An example would be the Hurricanes moneyline odds being boosted from -180 to +100. All-user bonuses is a very vague term that could include odds boosts, but I use it to describe bonuses where the sportsbook is not determining the bet you have to make. An example of this would be a sportsbook giving you a 30% profit boost on any Duke vs UNC same-game parlay – you get to decide what the bet is!
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I tend to prefer the all-user bonuses where I can make my own bet, but definitely take advantage of odds boosts when the price is right as well. (Please don’t think that all odds boosts are valuable. We round up the best odds boosts each day.) For that reason, I put DraftKings and bet365 as the top two for best all-user bonuses. Most of what they offer are open-ended, allowing you to make bets you want.
FanDuel offers more odds boosts where they’re giving you a specific bet to make. They generally have very good odds boosts each day, though!
Best NC Sports Betting Apps
bet365 (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets )ESPN Bet (Use code DIMENC to bet $10, get $225 in bonus bets )DraftKings (Sign up now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )
There is very little separating the first (bet365) and third (DraftKings) North Carolina sports betting apps in this list. They all present very clean, organized, quick, and responsive apps.
BET365SPORTSBOOK NCOfferT&CsBet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets or a First Bet Safety Net up to $1,000!
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While there may be some things you don’t like about their sportsbooks, I am confident you would not have any complaints with the app usability for any of the options above.
Sportsbooks with Most Competitive Odds
FanDuel (Register now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )bet365 (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets )DraftKings (Sign up now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )
The phrase “competitive odds” relates to the amount of juice/vig that a sportsbook charges on each type of bet – it is not referring to the best odds to bet on with any wager. (You should always shop for the best line, and it could be any of the eight sportsbooks entering NC with the odds you should take for a specific bet. This is why it’s smart to open more than one account.)
The standard odds you will find when it comes to spread and totals betting in the NBA & NFL are -110 on each side, which is a 4.77% vig. (If one side moves to -115 and the other is -105, this is still standard vig.) Most sportsbooks stick to this when it comes to the spread and total.
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However, the vig charged on player props is what separates the three sportsbooks above. FanDuel is the best of the bunch, offering the most competitive odds / charging the least amount of vig when it comes to player props. They stick with -110 per side on most player over/unders. DraftKings and bet365 are charging a little more at -115 per side on player over/unders right now, but I have also seen both of these sportsbooks come down to -110 during the NFL season.
Simplest Sportsbooks in NC
BetMGM (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets )Caesars (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $10 & get $250 in bonus bets )ESPN Bet (Use code “DIMENC” to bet $10, get $225 in bonus bets )
If you’re very new to sports betting or just prefer your betting kept simple, BetMGM, Caesars, and ESPN Bet are good options for you. These sportsbooks don’t offer as many betting markets as others, and therefore, tend to be a little less “noisy” for the user.
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK NCOfferT&CsGet Up To $1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets if You Don’t WinSee BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. NC only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov.21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (US); First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in MS, NY, NV, ON, or PR.LOCK IN PROMOCODE: SBD1500CODE: SBD1500SIGNUP BONUSGET $1,500
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You can make all your traditional wagers at these three sportsbooks – moneyline, spread, total, player props etc – as well as some unique markets, but it’s a simpler experience with these three.
NC Sportsbooks with the Most Betting Options
DraftKings (Sign up now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )FanDuel (Register now to bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets )bet365 (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets )
If you’re a little more savvy or adventurous when it comes to sports betting, and like having endless betting options at your disposal, then I believe DraftKings, FanDuel, and/or bet365 are the best options for you. They all offer a ton of unique betting markets, lots of options when it comes to alternate lines (both for spreads/total and player props), and many different types of futures bets.
If you think some player is going to have the best/worst game of their life, these three sportsbooks will allow you to craft a bet around it. If you think Bryce Young is going to lead the NFL in passing next season – I would not advise you do this – you can do it with them. I am confident you will not be disappointed in your betting options if you choose any of DraftKings, FanDuel, or bet365.
Best Loyalty Program Through NC Sports Betting Apps
BetMGM (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets )Caesars (Use code “SBDNC” to bet $10 & get $250 in bonus bets )
This was a bit of a tougher one for me to rank, since it depends what type of rewards you are into. However, the two above – BetMGM, and Caesars – offer rewards that aren’t just bonus bets / more money to be put into your sportsbook.
BetMGM and Caesars both offer rewards programs that result in you getting complimentary nights at their hotels/resorts and discounts off any of the entertainment/shows going on at their venues.
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BETMGM SPORTSBOOK NC
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BET365 SPORTSBOOK NC
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