NC voters support sports betting but don’t like prediction markets, new poll finds

A Meredith College poll reveals North Carolina voters generally support legalized sports betting but strongly favor banning prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. While 51% of voters are satisfied with sports betting regulation, 66% support legislation to prohibit prediction markets. The state recently increased taxes on sports betting operators to 23% and imposed a 6% tax on prediction market operators, drawing criticism from Democrats who fear sports betting may shift to prediction markets to avoid higher taxes.