North Carolina Reports $686M Sports Betting Handle, $67M Revenues in September

The State Lottery Commission of North Carolina released September’s sports betting figures, showing strong month-over-month growth.

Good to Know

• Total handle reached $686.1 million, a 43.3% increase from August.
• Winnings paid to players totaled $615.1 million, generating $66.8 million in gross revenue.
• The state collected $12 million in tax proceeds for the month.

For the 2026 fiscal year to date, North Carolina’s sports betting handle hit $1.53 billion, with $1.38 billion returned to players as winnings. That leaves $143.6 million in gross revenue and roughly $25.8 million in tax income.

Compared to September 2024, total wagers rose 19.2%, though gross wagering revenue dipped 4.7% from last year’s $70.1 million.