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.

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Industry Group’s Cybersecurity Efforts Clarify Need For Anti-Hacking Measures at NC Casinos

October 14, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

The International Gaming Standards Committee is combatting gaming operator cyber attacks at two NC casinos with Cyber Resiliency Committee.

Man stares at March Madness bracket on computer and pounds desk. This represents those people who would harass student athletes over gambling

Will NC Heed NCAA’s Call For Increased Student-Athlete Gambling Protections?

October 9, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NCAA releases new advocacy for sports betting regulators, like the NCLC, in light of betting-related harassment of student athletes.

Sen. Leader Phil Berger standing at lectern. A recent poll shows him losing favor among his constituency

Pro-Casino NC Senate President Phil Berger Under Fire From Constituents

October 7, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Berger strongly supported casino and sports betting expansion in NC but some voters in his home county oppose his position on legal gambling.

Duke alumna Chelsea Gray shoots a layup for the Las Vegas Aces. WNBA betting is on the rise, says BetMGM.

BetMGM: WNBA Betting Action Surges As Duke’s Chelsea Gray Shines

September 28, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Stars like Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces, a Duke alumna, are lifting the WNBA to new heights. Bettors are noticing.

NC Lottery Commission Creates Sports Betting Committee

September 27, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

A three-person sports betting committee was approved by the NC Lottery Commission to assist in the launch of online sports betting.

Could NC Be On The Fanatics Roadmap For An Online Casino Product?

September 25, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Fanatics is small compared to FanDuel or DraftKings. But it has ambitious plans to expand including online casinos even in North Carolina.

A slot machine with "no" symbols signifies the death of casino expansion talks in 2023

Casino Expansion In North Carolina Gets Heated Then Fizzles Out

September 21, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

After a tense month and a half of casino expansion talks, lawmakers pull the plug on NC casino expansion in 2023.

People around a conference table signify the NC Lottery hosting their first meeting to discuss sports betting

NC Lottery Commission To Hire Contractor To Build Licensing Portal

September 20, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NC Lottery Commission addressed hiring a contractor to build a licensing portal among other topics at its first sports betting meeting.

Rep. Jason Saine pens column supporting the expansion of icasino in NC

Rep. Saine Wants Online Casino In North Carolina

September 19, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Republican Rep. Jason Saine, senior chair of the NC House Appropriations Committee, is among those advocating for iGaming in NC.

Carolina Panthers player poised to rush, suggesting NC sports betting in similar position, waiting to launch

GeoComply Data Suggests NC Should Launch Sports Betting ASAP

September 18, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

GeoComply data suggests that delaying the launch of online sports betting misses out on revenue and forces bettors to offshore sportsbooks.