North Carolina Sets New Monthly Sports Betting Record With $814 Million in November

Virginia’s October handle hit $831.6 million, signaling a broader regional surge in legal wagering.

Overview

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission reported $813.97 million in November handle, up 23.8% year over year and about $2.5 million above October’s mark.
Year-to-date wagering crossed $6.6 billion as the state approaches the final month of its first full calendar year since the March 2024 launch.
Sportsbooks posted $92.9 million in gross revenue on an 11.4% hold, the second-highest monthly total since launch after April 2024.
State tax receipts were about $16.7 million for November, lifting calendar-year collections and pushing cumulative proceeds since inception past $222.6 million.
Promotional spending totaled roughly $22.2–$22.3 million, equal to 2.74% of handle and the first sub-3% reading since August.