How Do I Start a Sportsbook From NC?

North Carolina lawmakers are expected to pass legislation that will finally allow for mobile betting in the Tar Heel State.  There are currently three retail sportsbook operating in NC.

How to Start Your Online Mobile Sportsbook in North Carolina

For a nominal fee per week, per customer, you will get a customized website for your players, 24/7 customer service (online and by phone), full odds service, live in-play wagering, betting on most international sports, full reporting, an online casino, a horse book and much more.  PowerPayPerHead is currently running a FREE 8 WEEKS promo.

There are no upfront costs such as the purchase of the software, etc...  Also no need to hire anyone other than the recommended accountant and perhaps an assistant.  Remember, you will be spending most of your time on the beach. 

Is Sports Betting Regulated in North Carolina?

Yes but only at the retail level at the moment.  Mobile will likely not be available until some time later this year or in 2024.

It was not immediately known what restrictions might be incorporated once legislation becomes law.

Benefits of Betting With a Local vs. Regulated Sportsbook in North Carolina

There is gambling in North Carolina as far as horse racing, casinos and poker, just no sports betting. 

Local bookies provide anonymity, wagering on credit and typically accept customers 18 and up.  They also do not require extensive paperwork.  Pay per head businesses like Power Pay Per Head also provide wagering on many events and options not available at regulated books.  They also feature an online casino and racebook.  Local bookies do not report your winnings to the IRS (you still need to file your taxes).

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Safeguards

Never accept customers you have not fully screened beforehand.  You should either be familiar with your customers or they should contain references.  A pay per head has eliminated a number of elements of the bookmaking business once deemed to be illegal such as the operation of a wire room and the settlement of payments/collections via cash.  For example, bets are placed over a secure website with servers outside the United States.  Bets by phone are strongly discouraged. 

Pay per heads like AcePerHead also offer money transactions via Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that take place via the website.

Take That Extra Step:

• Do not take bets over the phone.
• Avoid taking on customers who reside outside your state.
• Know your customers and check referrals.
• Do not engage with individuals involved in any type of criminal activities.
• Use cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin Tumblers provided by AcePerHead, for secure anonymous transactions.
• Keep your customers information private.
• Always file your taxes.

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Avoid those services that only offer the software for super cheap and nothing else.

NC Team Report (Updated April 1, 2023)

This is a college basketball state with NC State, Duke and even UNC Ashville making it into the 2023 NCAA Men's tournament.  Surprisingly, UNC just missed out.  The North Carolina Tar Heels are typically one of the better teams year after year.

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com