Adam Hensley, Author at NC Sharp

About the Author

Adam Hensley

Adam Hensley's byline has appeared in the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and sites within the USA Today Network. Hensley graduated from the University of Iowa in 2019 and spent his college career working as an editor and reporter for the Daily Iowan’s sports department.

Max Johnson, UNC QB, helped off the field after injury

Max Johnson’s Injury Sinks UNC’s ACC Odds, But How Far Depends On The Sportsbook

September 5, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

After Max Johnson’s injury, the odds for UNC to win the ACC title increased. We look at how Fanatics, Caesars, and BetMGM reacted to the news.

Image of lobbyists in congress, represents top NC lobbyists coming from the gambling industry

Top NC Lobbyists List Includes 5 Crucial In Gambling Expansion

July 30, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

North State Journal’s list of top lobbyists in North Carolina included five that were vital in getting sports betting legalized in the state.

An exit sign, signifying Betway's exiting the US sports betting market

Betway Departure Signals The Difficulties Of Exclusivity In North Carolina Sports Betting Market

July 15, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

Betway is shuttering its U.S. operations. While it wasn’t live in North Carolina, it’s another example of just how difficult the market is.

North Wilkesboro Speedway where the NASCAR ALL Star Race takes place on May 19, 2024.

NASCAR’s 2024 All-Star Race Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway

May 14, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

The NASCAR 2024 All-Star Race returns to the North Wilkesboro Speedway for a second year in a row this week.

"Parlay Bet" and different graphs in background signify the increase in multi-leg parlays

As Parlay Legs Increase, So Do Sportsbook Holds

April 15, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

Parlay betting popularity is on the rise, with bettors opting to bet more legs to score big wins. But it’s usually sportsbooks that prosper.

DJ Burns celebrating NC State's Elite Eight victory. We compare the 2024 team to Jimmy V's 1983 team

2024 NC State Basketball: A Modern Comparison To The Legendary 1983 Squad

April 4, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

NC State basketball is the team of destiny in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, and many liken the group to the school’s 1983 team.

Rece Davis on set, who recently called sports betting a "risk-free investment"

Amid Launch of Sports Betting In NC, ESPN Struggling To Promote ESPN Bet Properly

March 26, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

ESPN caught backlash after Rece Davis called one bet a “risk-free investment” in a time where responsible gaming language is pertinent.

David and Goliath image signifies betting only underdogs in March Madness 2024 with FanDuel NC

We Placed (Fake) Bets On Every March Madness Underdog In 2024. Here Are The Results

March 21, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

What if you bet on every underdog in March Madness? Would you come out on top? We’re testing it out at FanDuel Sportsbook in North Carolina.

Hunter Sallis for Wake Forest takes a shot. Wake Forest lost to Pitt killing their March Madness chances

What Wake Forest Basketball’s NCAA Tournament Fate Means For NC Sports Betting

March 16, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

Wake Forest won’t make the NCAA Tournament this year, but that likely won’t have a tremendous effect on North Carolina sports betting.

UNC Tar Heels fans, who will represent a top five state for March Madness betting handle

March Madness Betting In North Carolina Expected To Be Top 5 In Nation

March 15, 2024 | By: Adam Hensley

March Madness is just around the corner, and experts believe North Carolina’s handle will be the fourth-highest in the country.