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North Carolina Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)
Info: Paid daily fantasy sports operates in North Carolina but is not separately licensed or regulated.
Paid daily fantasy sports operates in North Carolina but is not separately licensed or regulated. North Carolina has no dedicated official DFS page — confirm before relying on this.
General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.
Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering North Carolina
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- GeorgiaConditional
Georgia has no statute that authorizes or bans daily fantasy sports; it is an unregulated gray area, not state-licensed. Operators serve Georgia residents as games of skill.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sos.ga.gov · Full Georgia rule →
- South CarolinaInfo
South Carolina has no statute that legalizes or bans paid daily fantasy sports, and no state licensing regime. It is an unregulated gray area. Sports-wagering bills introduced in the 2025-2026 session (H. 3625, S. 444) remain in committee; nothing has been enacted. Some operators accept South Carolina entries, but no state licensing or consumer protection stands behind them.
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: scstatehouse.gov · Full South Carolina rule →
- TennesseePermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Tennessee for players 18 and older. Regulated under the TN Fantasy Sports Act; SWAC licenses operators.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
- VirginiaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Virginia for players 18 and older. Regulated under the Fantasy Contests Act (register with VDACS).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: vdacs.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
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