North Carolina online sports betting becomes legal in the state [Video]

Lawmakers passed a bill legalizing online sports betting, they also allocated money to make sure the state has the resources to help anyone struggling with gambling.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina is the latest domino to fall in line with other states across the U.S. to officially make sports betting legal.

FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics are some of the many apps customers will be able to place their bets on as well as in person betting which will take place at the Greensboro Coliseum and the Sedgefield County Club beginning at noon today.

There’s certainly excitement everywhere for sports betting. We recently spoke with Elon University Associate Professor David Bockino about the buzz of sports betting on college campuses–he said it’s all anyone can talk about.

The required age to sports bet is 21 years of age.

Bockino explains the extra security measures that’ll be in place for those who plan to …