Christopher Gerlacher

About the Author

Chris Gerlacher

Christopher Gerlacher is a lead writer for NC Sharp. He is a versatile and experienced writer with an impressive portfolio who has range from political and legislative pieces to sports and sports betting. He's a devout Broncos fan, for better or for worse, living in the foothills of Arvada, Colorado.

Survey respondents support NC casinos expansion

NCSharp Survey: Strong Support To Expand North Carolina Casinos

August 2, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Nearly half of the 1,000 respondents to an NCSharp survey supported casino expansion in North Carolina; 29% of respondents were opposed.

March Madness bracket with cash signifies informal betting in the US.

North Carolina Sportsbooks Won’t Likely Break Casual Betting’s Hold

June 19, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

A 2022 National Pew Survey found that 15% of American adults already bet informally through office and friend pools and family betting.

Regulating North Carolina online sports betting

Why Sportsbooks Need Regulators Instead Of Industry Norms

May 1, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

If North Carolina legalizes online sports betting, then the state lottery will have decide how it wants to regulate the new industry.

Why Unregulated Sports Betting Apps Are Not Worth The Gamble in North Carolina

October 26, 2022 | By: Chris Gerlacher

North Carolina may not have access to legal sports betting apps for another state congressional session. However, that doesn’t mean that unregulated sports betting apps are worth trusting. Licensed sportsbooks have consumer protections that unregulated books lack. These include basic data protections and prohibitions on knee-capping bettors. Here’s why North Carolina online sports betting is […]