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.

North Carolina state outline with $659 million, signifying total bet spending in NC in March 2024

North Carolina Sports Betting Market Off To A Rousing Start, As $659 Million Bet In First 3 Weeks

April 16, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

More than $650 Million was wagered on sports in North Carolina in the first three weeks since sports betting launched.

DJ Burns shoots over Zach Edey, part of the most-bet March Madness in BetMGM history

North Carolinians Contribute To Record March Madness Betting At BetMGM Sportsbook

April 11, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

The men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments set a record for sports bets, with four times as many as were placed on the Super Bowl, BetMGM says.

Empty horse race track, signifying FanDuel Racing still not being licensed to operate in North Carolina

FanDuel Racing Yet To Pony Up Pari-Mutuel Licensing Fee In North Carolina

April 9, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Steep licensing fees in North Carolin have horse race betting operators like FanDuel Racing waiting to get involved.

SC Gamecocks win NCAA Title game over Iowa, setting records at NC sportsbooks as most bet women's sporting event of all time

South Carolina/Iowa NCAA Title Game Sets Betting Records For Women’s Sports

April 8, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars reported the 2024 Women’s NCAA Basketball Title Game was the most bet women’s sporting event in history.

Pickleball and paddle on a court signifying Fanatics sponsoring NC Pickleball Tournament

Fanatics Sponsors Inaugural North Carolina Cup Pickleball Tournament

April 3, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Fanatics Sportsbook is the title sponsor for the inaugural North Carolina Cup Pickleball Tournament, held in Cary.

Atlanta skyline where many bettors are trying to access NC online sportsbooks

Georgia Bettors Are Trying To Bet In North Carolina’s New Market, Data Shows

March 28, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Georgia residents are trying to wager in North Carolina’s online sports betting market, according to data from geolocation firm GeoComply.

Cityscape with geolocation pin drops signifies GeoComply noting boost in NC sports betting action on Day One of March Madness

GeoComply Shows NC Betting Action Increases By 50% On Day One Of March Madness

March 24, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Even for a basketball-crazed state, North Carolina showed a tremendous surge in sports betting on the first day of round one of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. According to GeoComply, NC online sportsbooks witnessed a 51% increase compared to the previous week and a 41% increase in unique active accounts on Thursday when the Tar […]

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