Strong wagering activity produced more than $65 million in gross revenue for licensed operators during the month, according to state figures.
North Carolina’s regulated sports betting market generated nearly $15 million in estimated tax revenue in September 2026 after bettors wagered more than $718 million on sporting events across the state.
According to the latest monthly revenue report released by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, licensed interactive sports wagering operators reported a combined $718.2 million in total wagers during September, a figure that includes both paid bets and promotional wagering credits.
During the same period, bettors received $647.9 million in winnings, resulting in $65.2 million in gross wagering revenue for the state’s licensed online sportsbooks.
Under North Carolina law, sports wagering operators are subject to a 23% tax on gross wagering revenue, defined as the total amount wagered, including bonuses and promotional credits, less winnings paid to account holders before any deductions for operating expenses, fees, or taxes.
Based on the September figures, the state’s sports betting activity generated an estimated $14.99 million in tax proceeds, which are collected by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
The September performance reflects continued consumer engagement in North Carolina’s regulated sports betting market, with wagering volume exceeding $718 million for the month and operator revenue surpassing $65 million.
State regulators compile the monthly report using revenue data submitted by licensed interactive sports wagering operators, providing a snapshot of betting activity and taxable revenue generated within North Carolina’s legal sports betting framework.
By the Numbers: September 2026
- Total wagers: $718,178,752
- Total winnings paid to bettors: $647,929,872
- Gross wagering revenue: $65,164,722
- Sports wagering tax rate: 23%
- Estimated tax proceeds: $14,987,886
The monthly revenue report underscores the growing financial impact of legal sports wagering in North Carolina, where tax proceeds from sports betting contribute to state-designated funding initiatives while providing a regulated marketplace for consumers.
