Can I Bet on UNC vs. Duke in North Carolina? Claim Bonuses Until Mar. 11

• The ACC’s top teams face off on Saturday, Mar. 9 as the UNC Tar Heels take on the Duke Blue Devils.
• You can’t bet with most North Carolina sportsbook apps until Mar. 11, but you can pre-register.
• Signup early with NC sports betting apps to claim limited-time bonuses before the Mar. 11 launch.

The ACC regular season comes to a close this weekend ahead of the Conference Tournament, as the UNC Tar Heels face the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday, Mar. 9 at 6:30pm ET.

Sports bettors in North Carolina might be wondering if they can wager on UNC vs. Duke this Saturday. While most NC sports betting apps aren’t currently accepting wagers (save for one exception), new customers can register right now to claim limited-time early signup bonuses.

Get ready for the Tobacco Road Rivalry by pre-registering with North Carolina sports betting apps through the links on this page.

You’ll want to claim these bonuses before they expire on Mar. 11, especially if UNC and Duke face off again in the ACC Championship Game on Mar. 16. That could be a game you would be able to wager on, and having pre-registration bonuses in your account would go a long way betting that potential matchup.

Can You Bet on UNC vs. Duke This Weekend in North Carolina?

No, you can’t bet on UNC vs. Duke in North Carolina when they play on Mar. 9 with most NC sportsbooks. Sportsbook apps won’t be launching statewide in North Carolina until Monday, March 11 at 12pm ET.

There is, however, one specific exception to this answer. The Caesars Sportsbook NC app is now accepting mobile wagers at Harrah’s Cherokee in Cherokee, NC, Harrah’s Valley River in Murphy, NC and on surrounding Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal lands. Bettors in the Tar Heel State can visit these locations to place wagers with the Caesars Sportsbook app.

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Mobile sports betting will be widely available March 11.

We are now accepting mobile bets at @HarrahsCherokee or @HarrahsValRiv! pic.twitter.com/RtxMQD2g6F

— Caesars Sportsbook & Casino (@CaesarsSports) March 1, 2024

Caesars Sportsbook North Carolina has also been accepting in-person wagers at retail sportsbooks since 2021. Vising these locations will be the only way to wager on UNC vs. Duke in North Carolina this coming Saturday.

Otherwise, North Carolina sports betting apps will not be accepting wagers statewide until that Mar. 11 launch date. Eight online sports betting operators will be going live statewide with their mobile apps, all of which are listed in the table below:

Each of the operators listed in the table above are legal and regulated by the North Carolina Lottery Commission. They’re authorized to operate in the Tar Heel State thanks to their market access partnerships, and sports bettors will enjoy the powerful features available on each platform.

Let’s go through further details on how you can signup early with the operators listed above to claim limited-time NC betting promos ahead of the full launch.

Pre-Register to Claim Limited-Time Promos Ahead of Launch

North Carolina sports betting apps became available for download and early registrations on Mar. 1. While you won’t be able to place any wagers on games like UNC vs. Duke until Mar. 11, you can complete the signup process ahead of that launch date to get exclusive bonuses.

Use the links below and complete the signup process at each sportsbook to claim North Carolina sports betting pre-registration promos.

Some of the offers don’t require bonus codes, while others might ask you to type in a promo code during the sign-up process. Some of the NC sportsbooks asking for promo codes during the pre-registration process include the following:

• BetMGM NC Bonus Code SBDNC
• Bet365 NC Bonus Code SBDNC
• Caesars Sportsbook NC Promo Code SBDDBL

North Carolina sports bettors are also getting access to one of the newest platforms on the market with the arrival of Fanatics Sportsbook. You can register early at Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina to get the following three-part offer: Get $100 on Registration + Deposit $50, Get a Free Hat + Up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets Post Launch!

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UNC vs. Duke on Mar. 9 Is a Potential Championship Preview

This Saturday’s game between UNC and Duke will be the 261st meeting in the Tobacco Road Rivalry. While you won’t be able to bet on this game in North Carolina with most sportsbook apps statewide, there’s good reason to believe these two juggernauts will meet again in the ACC Championship Game.

As the ACC’s top-two teams this season, UNC and Duke are the favorited teams to make the Championship Game.  With the ACC Championship Game set for Mar. 16, sports bettors in North Carolina would be able to wager on a UNC vs. Duke Finals matchup if both teams make it that far.

Locker room was a vibe after the road win in Raleigh 😅🎤🎤🎤🎤 pic.twitter.com/fFJjfAFdcP

— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) March 5, 2024

Duke is currently listed as the favorites to win the ACC Conference Tournament at +165 odds, while UNC are in a close second at +190 odds. In their last matchup on Feb. 3, the Tar Heels covered the spread after coming out on top by a score of 93-84.

Heading into Saturday’s game, UNC are favored to win at -205 on the moneyline with Duke as slight underdogs at +170. The outcome of this game could have an impact on what the lines look like should these two teams meet again in the ACC Championship on Mar. 16.

While you can’t bet on UNC vs. Duke in North Carolina this weekend, except in specific locations with Caesars Sportsbook, there’s still time to claim pre-registration bonuses. You would be able to use these early signup bonuses if the two teams meet again in the Finals.