Cheryl Coward, Author at NC Sharp

About the Author

Cheryl Coward

Cheryl Coward started her career as a news reporter in Washington, DC. She's a die-hard women's basketball fan and founded the website Hoopfeed.com as a result of that passion. She loves writing about sports on all levels and has previous experience covering sports betting regulations, operator marketing campaigns and women's sports gambling topics.

Sail boat on a placid lake signifies NCLC claiming smooth sailing for online sports betting

NC Lottery Commission Strengthens Compliance Rules Amid Smooth Sports Betting Launch

March 22, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

In its first meeting since the launch of online sports betting, the NCLC proposes new rules and assesses smooth sailing in the first week.

A March Madness bracket with North Carolina state outline at center, signifying an NC colleges guide to March Madness

Everything You Need To Know About NC Men’s And Women’s Teams In March Madness

March 19, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

Everything you need to know about which NC teams made their respective tourneys, and how to watch them play.

March Madness bracket, signifying that VA bettors will have to travel to NC to bet on home teams in March Madness.

Virginia’s Failure to Legalize Betting On In-State College Teams Benefits North Carolina

March 18, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The failure of SB 124 in VA, which would’ve legalized in-state college bets, means VA bettors must cross state lines to bet March Madness.

Aerial shot of Charlotte, NC. An NC lawyer comments on the impact of NC sports betting on the state.

The Benefits Of Sports Betting In North Carolina: A Legal Expert Weighs In

March 14, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

Lily Faulconer, a Greenville attorney specializing in gaming regulation, breaks down some effects of NC online sports betting.

With Sports Betting Live In North Carolina, ACC Men’s Tournament Begins

March 12, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The ACC basketball postseason is underway and so is online sports betting in NC. Here are the players and teams to watch.

Panoramic of Asheville, NC where Caesars enters NC sports betting market with focus on app upgrades

Caesars Sportsbook Enters NC Focused On App Improvements To Gain Market Share

March 4, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

As sportsbooks prepare to go live in NC, Caesars plans to focus on improving its app to narrow the gap on behemoths DraftKings and FanDuel.

Pilot ready for take off signifying eight NC online sportsbooks approved to launch.

8 Sportsbooks Ready For March 11 Launch Of Online Sports Betting In NC

March 1, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NC Lottery Commission has given final approval to launch for eight NC online sportsbooks. Read on for details.

Ship set to "full speed ahead" symbolizes DraftKings' entry to NC online sports betting market

DraftKings Enters NC Sports Betting Market On A Hot Streak

February 23, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

After a record year, DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins says that they’ll hit the ground running in NC with app upgrades and increased bet markets.

Tar Heels fans celebrating, signifying NC sports bettors' excitement as online sports betting launch nears

Lottery Commission Approves Measures To Set the Stage for NC Sports Betting Launch

February 22, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

At a Wed. meeting, regulators approved self exclusion and tribal wagering rules in final meeting before online sports betting launch.

Horses coming down home stretch signifies NC sports betting operators nearing launch.

Licensing Approval For Eight NC Sportsbooks Nears The Homestretch

February 20, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NCLC Sports Betting Committee met Monday, providing operator status updates, self exclusion, tribal gaming and other launch details.