Online sports betting is officially live in the Tar Heel State. The launch comes just days ahead of the start of March Madness. 
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North Carolina Sports Betting Launch: Track Every Bonus Offer Here

A total of 7 sportsbooks accepted their first online bets in North Carolina on Monday, March 11. Track the best bonus offers from each app here.

Mike Noblin

Celebrate the official launch of online sports betting in North Carolina by taking advantage of some of the best bonus offers from the top sportsbooks in the country! For a limited time, sports fans in the Tar Heel State can enjoy a fattened bankroll in the form of bonus bets. There’s never been a better way to get your sports betting hobby started!

Curious as to which sports betting apps you should sign up for? You’re in luck! Our team of experts has gone through each bonus offer with a fine-tooth comb and ranked each one from best to worst below. Best of luck with your bets, folks!

1. Dive Into Huge Bonuses With DraftKings

North Carolina sports fans probably already know all about DraftKings. The mega DFS and online sportsbook giant is one of the most popular brands in the space and they're aiming to make a big splash in the Tar Heel State.

Right now, new sports bettors in North Carolina can get a bet $5, get $250 promo from DraftKings. The bonus is paid out in the form of (10) $25 Bonus Bets. This is by far the hottest bonus offer available in North Carolina! Just be sure to use all of these bonus bets within 7 days or they will be voided by DraftKings.

2. Fire Up Your Bankroll with FanDuel

Speaking of sports betting conglomerates, FanDuel is also sparing no expense when it comes to generous bonus offers for North Carolina. They’re matching their rival DraftKings’ offer with a Bet $5, Get $250 deal of their own.

The only difference between the FanDuel and DraftKings offers is that FanDuel requires a $10 minimum deposit while DraftKings is only $5. Keep that in mind when signing up for both offers.

Bettors in North Carolina will love how easy the FanDuel sports betting app is to use. If you are new to sports betting, FanDuel is the app for you as it was developed with first-time bettors in mind.

3. Bet On Your Favorite Teams with BetMGM

MGM is no stranger to the entertainment industry and they’ve made quite the name for themselves in the sports betting world as well. BetMGM is also ready to rock and roll in the Tar Heel State with a Bet $5, Get $150 bonus offer.

Like most of the other bonuses in the state, BetMGM is doling out this bonus in the form of Bonus Bets. Each North Carolina customer who deposits $10 and places a $5 wager can take advantage of this great offer. The total bonus is issued as (6) $25 Bonus Bets.

4. Get In On All the Action With Bet365

Bet365 has been a popular choice for loads of bettors in the UK for several decades, and they’re making their mark on the US sports betting landscape as well. To set itself apart from competitors in North Carolina, Bet365 is giving sports bettors two bonus offers to choose from.

The first option is similar to other bonuses on our list, offering new players $200 in bonus bets with a $10 deposit and $5 wager.

While we think this is the better of the two offers, others may opt for the secondary offer, which is a First Bet Safety Net of up to $1,000. That allows new players to get bonus bets back if their first wager doesn’t cash!

5. Crank Up Your Winnings With Caesars

Caesars is a brand that all gamblers are familiar with, mainly because of their giant hotel resorts and hilarious sportsbook commercials. Caesars is giving all new sports bettors in North Carolina a bet $10, get $250 bonus offer.

Sure the Caesars terms require twice the initial bet of DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Bet365, but one nice thing is that players get 14 days to use the Bonus Bets instead of just 7. That’s a nice gesture from one of the most iconic brands in the business.

Underdog Sportsbook will make its long awaited debut in North Carolina.

6. Unlock Your Sports Betting Potential With Underdog

Underdog, an industry leader in DFS, has launched its first sportsbook product just in time for the North Carolina launch. To celebrate this historic event, Underdog is offering new players a $1,000 First Bet Mulligan.

What does this mean? A mulligan is essentially a redo in golf and it's the same thing with this bonus offer. Place your first wager with Underdog, and if it doesn’t win, you’ll get your amount back as Bonus Bets. Enjoy!

7. Ease Into March Madness with ESPN Bet

Yep, it’s true! The largest sports media company in the world now has its own sportsbook. ESPN Bet is pulling out all the stops with its bonus offer in North Carolina.

For a limited time only, ESPN Bet is dishing out a Bet $10, Get $225 in Bonus Bets deal for sports bettors in the Tar Heel State. New customers can also get a deposit match of up to $500. Both of these are great opportunities for sports fans in North Carolina.

8. Fan Your Sports Betting Flame With Fanatics

Fanatics acquired the US portion of PointsBet several months ago and they’ve been experiencing tons of rapid growth ever since. The brand is better known for selling sportswear, but they’re quickly establishing themselves as a leader in the sportsbook world.

New customers in North Carolina can get $200 in FanCash after signing up for an account and placing a $20 bet. That’s a great reason to give Fanatics a shot during March Madness!

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