North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $13 billion in the two years since sports betting became legal in the state, according to new data.

The milestone demonstrates the rapid adoption of legal sports betting in North Carolina, which joined the growing number of states allowing regulated sports wagering.

The $13 billion figure represents the total amount wagered by bettors across all licensed sportsbooks operating in the state since legalization took effect.

North Carolina's entry into legal sports betting reflects a broader national trend, as states have increasingly moved to regulate and tax sports wagering following the Supreme Court's 2018 decision that struck down the federal ban on sports betting outside Nevada.