1. (a) The Director shall issue a Sports Wagering Operator License after finding that the Applicant meets the requirements of the Act and these Rules.
2. (b) It shall be unlawful for any Person to offer or accept Sports Wagers in this State without a valid Sports Wagering Operator License issued under G.S. 18C-904 and 24 NCAC 06A .0200.
3. (c) Except as provided in G.S. 18C-928, the Commission shall only license Sports Wagering Operators who have a Written Designation Agreement, in accordance with G.S. 18C-905, to offer and accept Sports Wagers on Sporting Events.
4. (d) If an Applicant for a Sports Wagering Operator License is a Sports Facility or team that is a member of a league, association, or organization that prevents the Sports Facility or team from being subject to the regulatory control of the Commission or from otherwise operating under a Sports Wagering Operator License, the Sports Facility or team may contractually appoint a designee approved by the Commission to be responsible for all aspects of Commission oversight and operation.
5. (e) The holder of a Sports Wagering Operator License shall be deemed also to hold a Service Provider License and Supplier License under the Act and these Rules for services, goods, software, or components provided in-house.

History Note: Authority G.S. 18C-114(a)(14);
Previously adopted as Rule 2B-001;
Eff. January 8, 2024;
Readopted Eff. March 27, 2024.