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North Carolina is one step closer to making sports betting a reality, following a meeting by the state's sports betting committee. The committee discussed licensing procedures and risk control measures to prevent confusion and ensure fair play. The goal is to keep consumers safe and prevent offshore betting companies from taking advantage of them.

The state will soon take applications from online sportsbooks, with the power of approval shifting to sports teams, organizations, and venues. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission's sports betting committee has proposed a rule-making package, which focuses on general provisions and license requirements. The committee unanimously approved the notice of proposed rule-making, ensuring that regulatory processes are in place to protect consumers.

The committee will meet again in November to further discuss the rules, with mobile sports betting potentially launching in January 2024. The goal is to harness revenue from sports betting and keep it within the state, rather than letting offshore companies take advantage of consumers. With this development, North Carolina sports fans can look forward to being able to bet on their favorite teams soon.