Jake Garza, Author at NC Sharp

About the Author

Jake Garza

Jake Garza is a US Gambling Industry Analyst for Catena Media. He specializes in sports betting and casino content. Prior to covering the legal gambling industry, he spent time as a professional sports writer, reporting on teams such as the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. Garza has been covering the gambling industry since 2019, and currently works with a team of other journalists to provide comprehensive coverage of the legal U.S. gambling industry.

Committee hears North Carolina sports betting bill

North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Survives Its First Committee Hearing

March 21, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

A committee just gave North Carolina’s new online sports betting bill its first hearing today. The bill passed, but with some challenges.

Spending North Carolina sports betting taxes

How North Carolina Proposes To Spend Its Online Sports Betting Taxes

March 20, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

If NC legalizes online sports betting, it will create millions of new tax dollars each year. A dozen entities would be spending that money.

Final March Madness without North Carolina sports betting

Will This Be The Last March Madness Without North Carolina Online Sports Betting?

March 15, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

Lawmakers plan to launch North Carolina online sports betting on Jan. 1, 2024. That would let residents bet on next year’s March Madness.

March Madness North Carolina Sports Betting Options

North Carolina Fan’s Guide To Betting On March Madness

March 14, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

The Big Dance is finally here, and basketball fans in North Carolina have a few different options for betting on March Madness this year.

To road to legalization began today for a new North Carolina online sports betting bill

New North Carolina Online Sports Betting Bill Filed In House

March 13, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

Lawmakers are taking another swing at bringing online sports betting to North Carolina. The road to legalization began today for a new bill.

Problem Gambling North Carolina sports betting funding

North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Could Double Proposed Problem Gambling Funding

March 10, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

If North Carolina legalizes sports betting, then the state will have a fresh $2 million to spend every year on fighting gambling addiction.

North Carolina sports betting bill chances

Will North Carolina’s Sports Betting Bill Pass In 2023?

March 7, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

2023 could be the year that North Carolina finally legalizes online sports betting. The odds are looking favorable for the state’s new bill.

Potential North Carolina Online Sportsbook Options

These Online Sportsbooks Could Be Coming To North Carolina

March 3, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

If North Carolina legalizes online sports betting, then these huge online apps will be on their way to take bets in the state.

It’s Time For North Carolina To Catch Up To Its Sports Betting Neighbors

March 2, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

North Carolina hasn’t been as quick to embrace gambling as Virginia or Tennessee. The state’s new sports betting bill might change that.

Problem gambling North Carolina treatment options

How To Spot And Treat Problem Gambling In North Carolina

March 1, 2023 | By: Jake Garza

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and North Carolina has plenty of free resources available to help those in need.