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.

A businessman punting a football symbolizes what NC sports betting regulators have done with pick 'em-style fantasy brands for now

NC Lottery Commission Punts On Fantasy Sports Definition

November 16, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NC Lottery Commission decided to strike a definition of fantasy sports outlawing pick ’em-style fantasy brands from its rules. For now.

A horse bringing up the rear in a race symbolizes the three bottom-tier sports betting partnerships in North Carolina

The Three Bottom-Tier North Carolina Sports Betting Partnerships

November 13, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Of the 11 North Carolina sports entities that can partner with an online sportsbook, these three provide the least financial viability.

A larger binder filled with paper represents the extensive package of rules released by the NCLC.

New Sports Betting Rules Outline Process For Adding And Outlawing Betting Markets

November 9, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

The second round of NC sports betting rules outlines process for adding new bet markets and outlawing existing ones.

Middle of the pack cyclists represent the mid-pack sports betting partnerships available in NC

These Middle-Tier Sports Betting Partners Provide Good Fits For The Right Operators

November 8, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

These five entities represent middle-tier sports betting partnerships. They offer moderate financial viability for an online operator.

Gold, silver and bronze medals for Panthers, Hurricanes and Hornets, the state's top three sports betting partnerships

The Three Most Profitable Sports Betting Partnerships In North Carolina

November 6, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Since online operators must partner with a pro sports entity to enter the NC market, we’ve ranked the partnerships. These are the top three.

men on the bench during sports game represents BetRivers during NC sports betting launch

BetRivers Not Targeting A North Carolina Online Sports Betting Launch

November 3, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Rush Street Interactive, BetRivers’ parent company, left North Carolina off its third-quarter list of sports betting target markets.

Statue of emperor Caesar signifies Caesars entertainment announcing igaming growth at Q3 earnings call

Caesars Sees iGaming Gains But Still Grappling with Data Breach Affecting NC Customers

November 2, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Caesars announced strong igaming revenue in its Q3 earnings, in line with projections from NC icasino proponents like Rep. Jason Saine.

A person filling in an online form represents participating in NC's public comment period for sports betting rules

The NC Sports Betting Rules Public Comment Period And How You Can Participate

October 25, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Public commentary on rule-making is an important part of the NC sports betting launch. NCSharp explains the process of making public comment.

Computer screen with overlaid images of screens reading "rules" signifies NCLC's sports betting rulemaking process

NC Lottery Commission Releases Outline Of Sports Betting Rules; Invites Public Comment

October 18, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NCLC Sports Betting Committee proposed its first batch of sports betting rules and announced schedule for public feedback.

Woman studying online represents student athletes using the NCAA's new sports betting e-module

NCAA Responsible Gaming e-Module Helps NC Combat Illegal Gambling On Campuses

October 16, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NCAA’s new sports betting e-learning module will help the NC Lottery Commission draft NC sports betting regulations for student-athletes.