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.

NASCAR cars race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. DraftKings will be the official fantasy partner of NASCAR.

DraftKings And NASCAR Announce Exclusive Daily Fantasy Sports Partnership

January 12, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

What happens when NASCAR, one of the most popular sports in North Carolina, teams up with Draft Kings for daily fantasy sports? Take a look.

Fans at UNC basketball game, signifying how NC has the fourth most D1 schools in the country

D1 Schools Prolific In North Carolina; Attractive For Sports Betting

January 8, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina ranks high on both lists for most D1 schools in the country and most D1 schools per capita. See where it lands on each.

DraftKings North Carolina Partnership NASCAR

DraftKings, BetMGM Partner With NASCAR, Speedway For Online Sports Betting Access In NC

January 6, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Iconic motorsports, sports betting brands will partner, giving DraftKings online access in North Carolina. Launch is expected in March.

Champagne glasses toast the year for a story on New Year's Eve promos at NC tribal casinos

New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebrations Guide For North Carolina Casinos

December 29, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina’s three tribal casinos have promos running through New Years Day. NCSharp breaks down what you can expect at each one.

Dice on a gaming table signify holiday promos at Harrah's casinos

Casino Holiday Promos Revealed for Harrah’s Cherokee and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River

December 20, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Both Harrah’s Cherokee casinos have promo offers running through the end of the year. Read on to find out when and how to enter to win.

Carolina Hurricanes players celebrating a victory. BetMGM will feature prominently on Hurricanes TV broadcasts after extending deal with the NHL.

BetMGM To Feature Prominently On ‘Canes Broadcasts After NHL Partnership Extension

December 19, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

BetMGM extends deal with the NHL and will feature prominently at ‘Canes games. However, it still hasn’t secured an NC sports betting partner.

Hand with % signs floating above signify ESPN Bet promo spending

ESPN Bet Promos Secure Market Share In Other States And NC Should Be No Different

December 17, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

ESPN Bet has spent big on promos in other states to secure market share, and North Carolina should be no different.

Engineers silhouetted at a construction site symbolizes the Harrah's Cherokee Valley River expansion nearing completion

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Expansion Coming In Early 2024

December 11, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Added gaming space, more rooms and a WSOP room are all part of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River expansion due for completion by early 2024.

Woman soccer player receives a pass while jumping signifying the return of The Soccer Tournament To Cary

The Soccer Tournament Returns To Cary; Will Online Sports Betting Be Live For Kick Off?

December 9, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

The Soccer Tournament returns to Cary In June, 2024 with bigger purses and a larger women’s draw. Will online sports betting be live by then?

FanDuel And PGA Tour Partner In North Carolina

December 8, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

FanDuel and the PGA Tour announced a partnership, which will allow the sportsbook to pursue an NC sports betting license.