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Underdog quietly reshaped plans in North Carolina, trimming one product while keeping another fully active. The shift landed just weeks before year end and changes the online sports betting mix across the state.
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After the cutoff date, accounts continue to function for fantasy contests, and customer funds stay accessible without interruption.
Underdog told customers midweek that sports betting access in North Carolina will stop after Dec. 16. The operator shared the update through direct messaging while confirming fantasy contests will continue across the state.
During a Regulated Gaming Committee meeting, regulators said Underdog contacted them before Thanksgiving. The company framed the change as a business decision to step away from sports wagering in the market.
All wagers placed before Dec. 17 stay valid. Any futures bets still open at that point will be settled as wins, with balances updated automatically. Withdrawals remain available since the app keeps running daily fantasy sports contests. Active bonuses also stay usable for fantasy play after the sportsbook shuts down.
“We’re grateful to have you as part of the Underdog community and can’t wait to keep delivering great experiences your way,” Underdog’s support team said in the email sent to customers.
Underdog will work with North Carolina regulators to complete the exit process and meet all payout and compliance obligations. A consumer notice will post on ncgaming.gov, including an FAQ prepared by Underdog to guide users through withdrawals and unsettled wagers.
With Underdog stepping away, North Carolina now hosts seven online sportsbooks. The remaining lineup includes FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics Sportsbook, Caesars, bet365, and theScore Bet. theScore Bet recently rebranded from ESPN BET.
State regulators do not publish operator level revenue data, so market share figures for Underdog remain unclear since online wagering launched in March 2024.
Dec. 17 also marks the end of Underdog sportsbook operations across the United States. The company had planned a Missouri launch earlier in December but withdrew days before betting began.