Key Takeaways
- North Carolina considers banning prop-style fantasy sports betting in upcoming sports betting regulations.
- Sports Betting Advisory Committee unanimously approves 48 preliminary rules.
- Rules apply to applicants seeking licenses from the North Carolina State Lottery Commission.
- The proposed rules will undergo a public hearing on October 27.
- If approved, the effective date for these regulations is set for January 8, 2024.
“The legislature ensured that our contests would continue to be offered as fantasy sports when it passed its sports wagering bill just a few months ago.”
State officials have proposed making prop-style fantasy sports betting in North Carolina illegal when regulated sports betting goes live in the Tar Heel State next year.
That’s according to a set of 48 preliminary rules that were unanimously approved by the three-member Sports Betting Advisory Committee (SBAC) at its first-ever meeting on Tuesday. The panel is part of the nine-member-strong North Carolina State Lottery Commission (NCLC).
Under the new rules, five types of contests would not be considered daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests, including those:
