North Carolina Releases February 2026 Sports Wagering Revenue Report

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The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has published its February 2026 sports wagering revenue report, summarizing monthly results submitted by licensed interactive sports betting operators.

Wagering Activity

From February 1–28, North Carolina account holders wagered a total of $596,137,211 on sporting events. This figure includes both paid wagers and promotional bets.
Players won $535,216,387 during the month.

Gross Wagering Revenue and Taxation

Under state law, North Carolina imposes an 18% tax on gross wagering revenue, defined as the total amount received from sports wagers minus amounts paid out as winnings, before any deductions for expenses or fees.

For February:

  • Gross wagering revenue: $58,058,337
  • Estimated tax proceeds (18%): $10,450,501

This is the projected amount the N.C. Department of Revenue will collect from licensed sports wagering operators for the month.

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