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.

Man in front of a portal signifies that NC sports betting operators can now submit applications through the portal at ncgaming.gov

North Carolina Opens Application Portal For Sports Betting Licensees

December 5, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

The NCLC opened the portal for online sportsbooks, suppliers and service providers to apply for licenses in North Carolina.

A murky aquarium signifies the outlook on esports betting in North Carolina

Esports Operators Are Dropping And What This Means For North Carolina Esports Betting

December 4, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

What is the future of esports betting in North Carolina? NC Sharp looks at the state of the market and what that could mean in North Carolina.

Man tapping touch screen with words "compliance," "rules", "regulations" signifying NC sportsbooks' internal controls

What Goes Into A North Carolina Sportsbook’s Internal Controls?

November 27, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina is preparing to launch sports betting. What are sportsbook internal controls, and how are they created? NC Sharp answers.

Carolina Panthers running back making a cut, signifying how FanDuel app users can now watch NFL games in their apps

FanDuel Joins Wave Offering In-App NFL Streaming Ahead Of NC Launch

November 24, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

FanDuel Sportsbook will offer in-app NFL streaming to North Carolina users through BetVision, a new product from Genius Sports.

Piggy banks growing in size signify DraftKings new progressive parlays

Progressive Parlays And When North Carolina Sports Bettors Can Make Them

November 21, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

DraftKings sportsbook will soon feature a new market: the progressive parlay. NCSharp provides a primer on this new bet type.

A tour guide leading a tour signifies NCSharp's tour of NC Lottery Commission's new legal gambling site: ncgaming.gov.

What Does The New ncgaming.gov Website Have To Offer?

November 20, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

The NCLC launched a legal gambling website to serve industry stakeholders and the public. NCSharp takes a tour of all the site has to offer.

A lit lightbulb symbolizes the innovation at DraftKings in offering progressive parlays

Progressive Parlays, A Patent-Pending New Market From DraftKings NC

November 14, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

DraftKings announced new progressive parlays in a virtual investors event. We break down how they work and look at DraftKings’ plans in 2024.

UNC Asheville basketball player guarding the ball. NCAA president Charlie Baker thinks college athlete prop bets should be outlawed.

NCAA’s Baker Opposes College Prop Bets And NC Regulators Should Take Note

November 10, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

As the NCLC debates sports betting regulations for college athletes, NCAA president Baker offers insight by condemning collegiate prop bets.

PNC Arena is one such arena that an online sportsbook cannot pay for the naming rights

Proposed Sports Betting Rules Limit Naming Rights For NC Sportsbooks

November 8, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

A new rule proposed by the NC Lottery Commission prohibits online sportsbooks from buying the naming rights to in-state sports venues.

ESPN Bet And Fanatics Present New Regulatory Challenges For NC Lottery Commission

November 6, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

With crossover brands like ESPN Bet and Fanatics, NC regulators must ensure sports betting marketing doesn’t leak into other brand content.