Kenny "The Jet" Smith discusses the launch of sports betting in North Carolina

It's a monumental day in the state of North Carolina, as sports betting is now legal as of 12 PM EST on March 11, 2024.

FanDuel, America’s No. 1 Sportsbook, is bringing its fan-trusted and industry-leading sports betting platform to the passionate fans of North Carolina. FanDuel is the premiere destination for fans to place bets on all of their favorite college and pro sports games, as well as on horse racing.

Former UNC basketball star Kenny "The Jet" Smith joined Site Expert Nick Delahanty to discuss this launch and talk about the Tar Heels a bit as well!

Along with being a reliable betting site, FanDuel continues to be the industry leader in promoting responsible play. The company has in-app tools that allow customers to set time, deposit, and wager limits, and it also has a Responsible Gaming site where customers can find additional support services that are aimed to help their customers bet wisely.

In his interview, Smith, a FanDuel partner, discusses the importance of responsible play, as this is a very important topic to focus on as betting gets underway in the state of North Carolina. Betting can be enjoyable, but it must be does wisely as well!

Check out the paragraph below to learn more about the promotion that FanDuel is running in honor of the launch of sports betting in North Carolina.

Get your bets in, but make sure you do them responsibly!

To celebrate the launch, customers who wager $5 will receive $250 in Bonus Bets. Additionally, FanDuel will also be offering a Super Boost for tonight’s Hornets game. Customers can bet up to $50 on +100 odds for 1+ points to be scored. If more than one point is scored, you win!