The North Carolina Lottery Commission has been appointed as the regulator for legal sports betting apps in the Tar Heel State. How to Know if A North Carolina Betting App is Legal Cooper indicated that regulators are working towards a January 2024 launch for NC betting apps. They may not be available until closer to the Super Bowl if there are delays, but Gov. The first sports betting apps in the state will be cleared to launch by January 2024 at the earliest. The North Carolina Lottery Commission will spend the next few months working on the legal framework and considering applications for licenses.