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Your guide to sports betting in North Carolina
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Fanduel is the official sports betting partner of the Carolina Panthers. | Photo by WStoday
Mobile sportsbooks will begin accepting online wagers in North Carolina today, March 11 at 12 p.m. Here’s what to know if you’re hoping to cash in.

How we got here

In-person sports betting has been legal at three tribal casinos in NC since 2019. Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347 on June 14, 2023 to make online sports wagering legal.

The State Lottery Commission is in charge of regulating operations. Up to 11 operators (and two NC tribes) can get a license, but they must partner with a professional sports team or venue. Up to eight professional sporting arenas could also apply to open in-person sportsbooks.

How it works

Bettors can gamble on professional and college sports. Betting on esports, horse racing, and Olympic events will also be permitted. You won’t be able to wager on high school sports, politics, or awards shows.

North Carolinians who are at least 21 years old have been able to set up accounts and deposit funds since March 1. Bettors must provide their name, address, social security number, and a photo of a government-issued ID to become an account holder. Accepted payment methods like credit card, Paypal, and Venmo will depend on the sportsbook.

Once the clock strikes 12 p.m., account holders can begin placing various wagers on the apps through their phone and other devices. So far, there are eight sportsbooks that have gotten licenses to accept wagers in NC. They are:
  • FanDuel
  • BetMGM
  • bet365
  • DraftKings
  • ESPN BET
  • Fanatics
  • Underdog Sports
  • Caesars Sportsbook (partnered with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)

Banking on a payoff

Licensed sportsbooks will pay an 18% sports wagering tax. The General Assembly crunched the numbers and estimates the state will earn $74.9 million during the 2024-2025 fiscal year — and that number will jump to $100.6 million by the 2027-2028 fiscal year. The law allocates some of that money to collegiate athletics at some public universities, including Winston-Salem State University.
 
Events
Monday, March 11
  • “Ripcord” Auditions | Monday, March 11 | 6-8 p.m. | The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, 419 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem | Free | Audition for a role in the upcoming production about an escalating conflict between roommates at a senior living facility — no appointment necessary.
Tuesday, March 12
  • La Lunch: The Dish on Marriage of Figaro | Tuesday, March 12 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Historic Brookstown Inn, 200 Brookstown Ave., Winston-Salem | $35 | Join James Allbritten and several of the principal cast members for an educational introduction to main-stage productions over lunch.
Wednesday, March 13
  • A Conversation With Emily P. Freeman | Wednesday, March 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Bookmarks, 634 W. 4th St. Ste. 110, Winston-Salem | $31-$38 | Take part in a conversation with the author of “How to Walk Into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away” — tickets include a copy of the book.
Thursday, March 14
  • Spring Children’s Consignment Sale | Thursday, March 14 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Friedberg Moravian Church, 2178 Friedberg Church Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Shop gently used spring and summer children’s clothes, costumes, toys, books, baby gear, maternity clothing, and more.
Friday, March 15
  • CoolSculpting Spring Start Day | Friday, March 15 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The VISTA at Forsyth Plastic Surgery, 2901 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem | The VISTA Med Spa at Forsyth Plastic Surgery is offering a “buy one, get one” special on CoolSculpting this Friday, March 15.*
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Top drawer looking sad? Time for a spring refresh.
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Bombas’ top spring products include the Lightweight No Show Sock + Garden Party Ankle Sock. | Photo by Bombas
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Select top picks for spring are currently 5-15% off. (We love the Lightweight No-Show Sock 4-Pack + Garden Party Ankle Sock 4-Pack.) Plus, orders $50+ ship free.

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News Notes
Biz
  • Forsyth County will seek a $1.5 million grant to move forward with developing Tanglewood Business Park. The county-owned property south of Tanglewood Park and two miles from I-40 was identified as an economic site 15 years ago. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Development
  • The site formerly occupied by Union Cross Golf Center is under new ownership. Front Street-Wallburg LLC purchased 30 acres on Wallburg Road from Leinwood VII for $2.7 million. (Triad Business Journal)
Closing
  • Windsor Jewelers is closing its showroom on South Stratford Road. The business is liquidating inventory to prepare for renovations that will expand the space.
Active
  • Sunset Salutations returns to the lower lawn of Bailey Park next month and will continue monthly through October. Lotus Yoga will guide the free outdoor yoga class on Thursday, April 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Seasonal
  • Culture Winston-Salem has announced dates for its spring art markets at the front of Liberty Plaza (102 W. 3rd St.). Vendors, artists, makers, and craftspeople who are interested in selling goods can sign up for a $25 fee.
Ranked
  • No. 5. That’s where Lesser-Known Beer Co. came in on USA Today’s Readers’ Choice list of the 10 best new breweries in the US. The brewery on South Broad Street opened in July 2022. (WXII 12 News)
Transportation
  • Starting today, ForsythRides will provide no-cost rides to Forsyth County residents who need transportation to work, skills training, job fairs, or interviews. Applications for rides are accepted online — the service will be free through June 30.
Pets
  • Shop, sip, and help pets in need at The Big Slurp 2024 on Sunday, April 28. Adoptable animals, vendors, food trucks, and a live band will be set up at Wise Man Brewing from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — proceeds from a raffle and silent auction will benefit three local animal rescue organizations.
Holiday
  • The start of Ramadan, a month of reflection + fasting in Islam, depends on the sighting of the new moon. Get your questions answered and learn more though Ask Imam, a service provided through Clemmons Islamic Center.
Film
  • Save on tickets + concessions on every cinema visit with an annual movie membership at a/perture cinema. And did we mention the perks? We’re talking serious perks.*
Shop
  • This cozy men’s sweatshirt has been climbing the sales ranks and we can see why — the brushed fleece makes this everyday essential super comfortable.*
 
Arts

Not so seat-cret anymore

One-of-a-kind exhibition will elevate the work of women in chairmaking
Splitscreen on left a person is working on a wooden rocking chair on a wooden table with tools behind them in a workshop. On the right, a wooden upholstered chair with pink fabric and gold tacks bordering the fabric are against a white backdrop.
Aspen Golann’s “Little Pink Armchair” isn’t the only type of chair the artist can craft. | Photo courtesy of Sawtooth School for Visual Art
A new exhibition in Winston-Salem will draw attention to the designs of 15 nationally acclaimed female furniture makers. Salem College and Sawtooth School for Visual Art are collaborating to present “Seating Assignment: Women in Contemporary Chairmaking and Craft Education.”

The idea came from Rebecca Juliette-Duex, Sawtooth’s 2023 Gondring Resident in Woodworking. She found that women designers are not equitably featured in the Sutton Initiative for Design Education (SIDE) Chair Library at Salem College — even though the resource primarily serves female art + design students.

A presentation Juliette-Duex curated for students evolved into a full exhibit to showcase designs from female designers and makers. Two artists will also craft new pieces for the show.

“Seating Assignment” opens Saturday, March 23 in Sawtooth’s Eleanor and Egbert Davis Gallery. A reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will run through May 11.
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Flower pots, solar lights, or lemon trees in QVC’s garden deals. “Love your garden” items are on sale until Thursday, March 28, meaning it’s the perfect time to start dreaming up this year’s outdoor spaces.
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