US States Sports Betting North Carolina Approves Sports Betting Tax Increase Last Updated: July 7th, 2026 11:27 am PDT Key Highlights North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on July 7 signed the new state budget, approving a significant tax increase for sports betting operators. The budget also has revenue implications for the University of North Carolina and NC State. Sports Betting Tax Increases From 18% to 23% North Carolina’s recently approved budget raises the tax […]