RALEIGH, N.C. — The start of mobile sports betting in North Carolina could be about 10 weeks away.
Or about the same time as Selection Sunday for the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
"The idea is to try to get it in place before March Madness," Gov. Roy Cooper told reporters after Tuesday morning's Council of State meeting in Raleigh. "There's a lot going on at the Lottery Commission to make sure that that process goes the right way."
The tournament, often referred to as March Madness, tips off in earnest on March 21. Charlotte's Spectrum Center will host first- and second-round games. So far, eight mobile sports operators have applied for licenses, including FanDuel, DraftKings and Catawba Two Kings Casino.
Playing the lottery is a form of gambling. If you are concerned about your gambling or 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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