T.J. McBride, Author at NC Sharp

About the Author

T.J. McBride

T.J. McBride is a writer and reporter based in Denver who covers the Nuggets as a beat writer. He regularly contributes to NC Sharp on issues surrounding the online gambling market. His byline can be seen at ESPN, FiveThirtyEight, Bleacher Report and others.

Take Action written on notepad represents what NC sportsbooks are doing for Responsible Gambling Awareness Month

AGA Encourages Operators To Act During Responsible Gambling Awareness Month

September 16, 2024 | By: T.J. McBride

Several North Carolina Sportsbooks are marking Responsible Gambling Education Month in September with programs and projects.

Consumer Wagering Trends NC Sports Bettors Should Know Entering NFL Season

August 28, 2024 | By: T.J. McBride

A yearly increase in football betting is the most prominent takeaway from a new Optimove report on NFL-related wagering trends.

A football field with spotlights symbolizes ESPN Bet app updates in preparation for football season

PENN Entertainment Upgrades ESPN Bet Ahead Of Football Season

August 9, 2024 | By: T.J. McBride

In its Q2 earnings call, PENN laid out a range of ESPN Bet app upgrades in time for NC’s first football season with online sports betting.

Charlotte skyline, where MGM sportsbook has seen revenues flatten off

MGM Resorts Q2 Revenue Flattens In North Carolina, Other Regional Markets

August 2, 2024 | By: T.J. McBride

MGM Resorts’ revenue in regional markets, including North Carolina, is stagnant despite solid quarterly earnings overall, company execs said.

College Prop Bet Ban Discussion Continues at SBC Summit

Could SBC Summit Panel Tip The Scales On NC College Prop Betting Ban?

May 14, 2024 | By: T.J. McBride

Industry leaders at the SBC Summit tackled an issue also in the spotlight in North Carolina: A possible ban on college player prop bets.

MGM Reports 13% Growth Year Over Year In Record-Setting First Quarter Of 2024

May 6, 2024 | By: T.J. McBride

MGM Resorts International announced a record-breaking first quarter during its first-quarter earnings call. It credited three things for its successful three-month stretch: MGM China, MGM’s performance in Las Vegas and its new partnership with Marriot. The newly legalized North Carolina sports betting market played a minor role in the first quarter, but that will change […]