Dan Holmes, Author at NC Sharp

About the Author

Dan Holmes

Dan Holmes writes about sports betting, sports media, and sports betting legislative matters. He's the author of three books, and previously reported for Major League Baseball, as well as the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Lion signifying BetMGM which could be among first sportsbooks to launch in NC.

BetMGM Launches In Kentucky: Will It Be Among First To Launch In North Carolina?

October 5, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

BetMGM launched its sports betting app in Kentucky last week. It could be one of the first to launch in North Carolina.

Touch screen with finger selecting a person signal symbolizing the hiring of a sport betting financial investigator

NC Lottery Commission Still In Hiring Phase With Financial Investigator Job Posting

October 4, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

NC Lottery Commission posts job for sports betting license financial investigator to assess applicant financial integrity.

A person streams a football game from inside a stadium. Now, NC bettors will be able to stream games from inside sportsbook apps

Genius Sports Will Offer NC Bettors In-App Streaming Of NFL Games

October 2, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Genius Sports Offers NFL Streaming for Bettors with BetVision. Will It Be Available in NC? How will it work? Do I still need Sunday Ticket?

A bust of Caesar Augustus signifying Caesars Entertainment, which incurred a cybersecurity breach in September

Who Hacked The Two North Carolina Caesars Casinos?

October 2, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River in North Carolina were victims of a sophisticated cyber attack in September.

UNC football player flexes in a game against Duke. Have both teams ever started this hot before?

Duke And UNC Are Both 4-0. Has This Happened Before?

September 29, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Currently, both the Blue Devils and Tar Heels are 4-0, which hasn’t happened since 1971. Football fervor fills fans and alumni.

A college seminar from an overhead shot signifying the responsbible gambling training coming to NC universitites in 2024

EPIC Risk Management & NCAA Responsible Gambling Seminars AT Four NC Colleges In 2024

September 29, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

EPIC Risk Management and NCAA will bring responsible gambling training to NC universities in 2024 as part of online sports betting launch.

Fortified wall represents security measures taken at tribal casinos

What Is Catawba Two Kings Doing To Protect Customer Security?

September 23, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Is Catawba Two Kings Casino safe after the cyber attacks at Caesars? Consumers and regulators ask: how safe is it to bet at an NC casino.

Image of columns, North Carolina outline and money bag signify passing of state budget

North Carolina Passes Budget, Changes Sports Betting Operator Licensing Rules

September 22, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina finalizes a state budget that changes the way operators apply for a sports betting license.

Two Duke football players celebrate. What were the best Duke football teams of all time?

Top 5 Best Duke Football Seasons, Since 1960

September 21, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

NCSharp takes a look at the undervalued Blue Devils of the gridiron to bring you the top five best Duke football teams since 1960.

Alert symbol reading system hacked signifying the data breach at Caesars and MGM resorts

After Data Breach, Hotline Available For Caesars Rewards Program Members In NC

September 15, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Caesars cybersecurity data breach may have led to Identity theft for loyalty program members at Harrah’s Cherokee casinos.