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.

Rep. Jason Saine, a sponsor of a budget proposal that would increase sports betting revenue for NC universities

NC Sports Betting Success Spurs Proposal to Reward Colleges

June 20, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

With more tax revenue than expected from sports betting, North Carolina lawmakers are proposing giving some of the revenue to colleges.

Vane Honeycutt, UNC standout, will play in the College World Series, starting on Friday.

North Carolina Well Represented in 2024 College World Series

June 12, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

One quarter of the eight teams in this year’s College World Series in Omaha, NE, hail from North Carolina, the Tar Heels and the Wolfpack.

NC State Wolfpack baseball player, who could see increased scholarships after House v. NCAA settlement.

How NCAA Settlement Could Impact NC Colleges and Athletes

June 11, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

The NCAA settlement of a case against its operations will have a major impact on colleges and student-athletes in North Carolina.

Engineers silhouetted at construction site signifies beginning of construction on permanent Catawba Two Kings Casino

$700 Million Catawba Two Kings Casino Will Create 2,000 Construction Jobs

June 3, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Nearly three years after opening a temporary casino, the Catawba Tribe is set to break ground on its permanent casino in Kings Mountain.

Charlotte Motor Speedway, which will host the first ever BetMGM 300.

BetMGM 300 Race Precedes Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

May 22, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

The Charlotte Motor Speedway will host two races this weekend, starting with the BetMGM 300 on Saturday and the Coca-Cola 600 Sunday.

Scratch off lottery ticket, signifying 16 scratch offs expiring in North Carolina on May 31, 2024.

NC Lottery To Remove 16 Scratch-Off Games This Month

May 21, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

The North Carolina Lottery, which also regulates sports betting, will remove 16 scratch-off games at the end of the month.

Helped By North Carolina Market, DraftKings Revenue Grew By $405M In Q1

May 6, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

DraftKings reported a 53% growth in the first quarter of 2024, helped in part by a new sportsbook in North Carolina.

IRS Form W-2G, on which NC bettors cannnot deduct gambling losses. Gov. Cooper wants that changed.

Sports Bettors Can’t Deduct Losses On Taxes In North Carolina, and Gov. Cooper Wants That Changed

May 3, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is calling on legislators to change the law that doesn’t allow sports bettors to deduct losses from taxes.

DraftKings NASCAR car, which has seen a boost for NC online sports betting

North Carolina Helping To Fuel NASCAR’s Sports Betting Surge

April 23, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina sports betting will play a key role in the increased attention NASCAR is receiving from bettors.

Risk meter turning up signifies new DraftKings NC NBA Playoffs promo

New DraftKings NBA Playoffs Promo Aims To Attract NC Players

April 19, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

A new DraftKings NBA playoffs promo aims to attract new North Carolina players to same-game parlay betting.