FanDuel Named Official Sports Betting Partner of Carolina Panthers
- FanDuel announced a new partnership with the Carolina Panthers
- FanDuel will become the official sports betting partner of the NFL franchise
- It’s the second North Carolina sports betting partner for the operator
The Panthers and FanDuel have struck a North Carolina sports betting accord.
FanDuel announced today a multi-year agreement with the Carolina Panthers for the operator to become the NFL franchise’s official sports betting partner. As part of the deal, FanDuel will be able to use Panthers logos and team marks across its marketing channels.
The news comes one week prior to North Carolina launching online sports betting on Monday, March 11.
Second North Carolina Partnership for FanDuel
The new deal is the second sports betting partnership for North Carolina. The sports betting operator entered into a partnership agreement with the PGA Tour as part of its sports betting license application with the lottery commission.
As part of the deal, FanDuel will likely run the Panthers’ sportsbook at Bank of America Stadium. The North Carolina sports betting bill expands in-person sports betting to eight locations throughout the state.
The PNC Arena in Raleigh, WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center in Charlotte, Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro and Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte will be allowed to host sportsbooks at their locations.
“Bringing FanDuel to sports fans across North Carolina is an important moment for our business, and we are thrilled to be able to work with the Carolina Panthers to introduce their fanbase to America’s #1 Sportsbook,” said Mike Raffensperger, Chief Commercial Officer, FanDuel.
Kristi Coleman, Carolina Panthers president, said the NFL franchise is excited to enter into the partnership with FanDuel and is looking forward to the months ahead as North Carolina enters its new sports betting age.
“As we look ahead to the 2024 season, we’re excited about the opportunities this partnership presents to deliver unique and engaging experiences to our fans while they are in North Carolina.”
North Carolina Pre-Registration Now Open
The eight licensed operators in the state opened registration for users last week. Customers can now register accounts with the operators and can also start funding their new accounts in the Tar Heel State.
The North Carolina Lottery Commission awarded licenses to the following operators and their partners:
- bet365 NC: Charlotte Hornets
- BetMGM NC: Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Caesars Sportsbook NC: Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise Cherokee
- DraftKings NC: NASCAR
- Fanatics Sportsbook (Betting and Gaming): Carolina Hurricanes
- FanDuel NC: PGA Tour
- PENN Sports Interactive (ESPN BET NC): Quail Hollow Club (PGA Tour course)
- Underdog Sports: McConnell Golf
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