The Carolina Hurricanes will partner with Fanatics Sportsbook as North Carolina readies for the launch of mobile sports betting in 2024.
NEWS COVERAGE. YOU CAN GO HOME. >> CAROLINA HURRICANES WILL PARTNER WITH FANATICS SPORTSBOOK AS NORTH CAROLINA READIES FOR THE LAUNCH OF LEGAL MOBILE SPORTS BETTING NEXT YEAR. WRAL, SPORTS, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER BRIAN MURPHY IS HERE NOW TO EXPLAIN HOW THIS PARTNERSHIP WILL WORK. BRIAN? WELL, THE DEAL ALLOWS FOR THAT IS TO GET A LICENSE TO TAKE MOBILE SPORTS BETS IN NORTH CAROLINA. >> BETTING OPERATORS LIKE FANATICS MUST HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH TEAMS. LEAGUES ARE VENUES IN THE STATE IN ORDER TO GET THAT VALUABLE LICENSE. THE HURRICANES ARE YET RELEASING ANY DETAILS OF WHAT THE PARTNERSHIP WILL LOOK LIKE. BUT THE TEAM IS PURCHASING BACK YARD. BE SURE TO SERVE AS ITS IN PERSON SPORTSBOOK FACILITY. WHEN BETTING GOES LIVE. WE KNOW OTHER OPERATORS LIKE FANDUEL ESPN BET AND BET 3.65 WILL BE IN THE STATE AND WE'RE EXPECTING PROMINENT THAT BRANDS LIKE DRAFTKINGS BET. MGM AND CAESARS TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT SHORTLY THE NORTH CAROLINA LOTTERY COMMISSION HAS NOT YET ANNOUNCED THE DATE FOR WHEN MOBILE SPORTS BETTING WILL BEGIN. BUT IT WILL NOT BE BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 11 SUPER BOWL. A START DATE NEAR MARCH MADNESS. LOOKS LIKE A GOOD BET. >> IT WOULD BE VERY FITTING