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Bet365 Sportsbook is live in North Carolina after the state officially launched online sports betting on March 11, 2024, giving bettors in the Tar Heel State a choice between two sign-up offers.
A British-based gambling company founded in 2000, Bet365 is gaining a foothold in North America, and signing up should be a no-brainer for any bettor interested in getting the most out of their betting experience.
New users in North Carolina who sign up for Bet365 using the promo code FORBES can choose between two welcome offers when they make their first bet with the sportsbook.
One option is getting your first wager back (up to $1,000) as a bonus bet if it loses, while the other is getting $150 in bonus bets for placing a $5 wager.
The North Carolina Lottery Commission has put stringent safeguards in place to make sure that bettors’ funds and identities are safe with any of the state’s verified mobile sportsbooks.
Bet365 New User Offer in North Carolina
Users looking to take advantage of Bet365’s sign-up promotion can follow these steps:
- Register for Bet365.
- Use the code FORBES.
- Insert the required personal and banking information to officially sign up for an account.
- Deposit at least $10 in your account.
- Choose between your preferred welcome offer within 30 days:
- One provides your first bet back as a bonus bet (up to $1,000) if it doesn’t hit.
- The other gives you $150 in bonus bets for wagering $5, win or lose.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Offer | Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets OR get up to $1,000 in bonus bets if your first bet loses |
| Promo Code | FORBES (U.S.), FORBESCAN (Canada ex. Ontario) |
| Requirements | New users only, 21+ and in eligible state |
| Eligible Bet Types | Min. -500 odds |
| Availability | AZ, CO, IA, IN, KY, LA, NJ, NC, OH, PA, VA |
| Offer Expires | TBD |
| Apple Store Score | 4.8/5 |
| Google Play Store Score | 4.6/5 |
| Date Verified | Dec. 4, 2024 |
| Claim Bonus |  |
Bet365 Bonus Offer Terms & Conditions
This promotion is only available to users located in North Carolina who are at least 21 years old and have never had a Bet365 account.
If you’re located in North Carolina but already signed up for Bet365 while you were visiting another state, you won’t be able to claim this promotion.
Make sure to enter the code FORBES to claim your promotion.
Regardless of which offer you choose, you have 30 days after signing up for an account to claim your welcome bonus.
Can I Use Bet365 in NC?
You have to be 21 years of age and physically located in North Carolina to redeem this promotion.
Bet365, like all sports betting apps, has a state-of-the-art app with location services to make sure you’re located in a state where sports betting is legal and Bet365 is authorized to operate.
If you’re under 21 and try to sign up for Bet365, you’ll be unable to access the app. The same goes for if you try to sign up for the sportsbook in a state where it’s not legal.
When you sign up for Bet365, it’ll ask you to input some personal information along with the last four digits of your social security number, which are used to confirm your identity.
How We Evaluate Betting Promotions
While we don’t have a formal rating for sports betting promotional offers, we only write about consumer-friendly signup offers regarding the following criteria.
- Size of offer: Sports betting signup bonuses range from $100 to $1,500. The size is important, but it depends on the type of the offer. Regardless of size, a sports betting signup offer can give you some cushion for your first betting experience. Remember, these offers are one-time deals.
- Offer format: Most sportsbooks offer a so-called “bet & get” offer, where if you make a wager, you will receive so-called bonus bets. These wagers are in the form of site credit. Sometimes, your bet must win to claim the site credit. Other sportsbooks will offer a so-called free bet where you can get a refund in the form of site credit if your first wager loses. Both have their advantages.
- Time to receive site credit: It’s better if you receive your site credit immediately rather than having to wait 2-3 days. This can be relevant to your betting experience. However, all sportsbooks issue site credits in a timely manner.
- Odds requirement: It’s always better if the promotion doesn’t stipulate a minimum or maximum odds for your qualifying wager.
Some sportsbook signup offers are slightly better than others, but you can claim one new user offer at each sportsbook. You should claim each site’s offer if you want to try out multiple sports betting sites.
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