North Carolina Gambling Laws
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States are responsible for regulating gambling within their boundaries, which may include casinos, horse tracks, or other venues. North Carolina's gambling laws are relatively strict and prohibit most forms of gambling with the exception of casinos on Indian reservations. Additionally, the state allows bingo and raffles if they are sponsored by nonprofit organizations.
Learn more about North Carolina's gambling laws in the following chart. See Details on State Gambling Laws and the links below for additional information.
Code Section |
North Carolina’s Gambling Laws can be found in North Carolina General Statutes Article 37: Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. |
Gambling Defined |
Operating a game of chance or playing at or betting on any game of chance at which money, property, or other thing of value is bet, whether the same be in stake or not. |
Penalty for Gambling | Gambling is punishable as a Class 2 Misdemeanor. |
Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Horse racing prohibited. |
Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting |
Greyhound racing prohibited. |
Other Types of Gambling Related Activities that are Banned Casinos Allowed |
The following gambling-related activities are banned by state law:
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Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed |
Casinos are allowed on Indian reservations only and must be operated in compliance with the Tribal-State Gaming Compact.
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State laws are constantly changing and you may want to contact a North Carolina gaming attorney if you have additional questions about gaming laws in the state.
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- Official State Codes - Links to the official online statutes (laws) in all 50 states and DC.
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