Christopher Gerlacher

About the Author

Chris Gerlacher

Christopher Gerlacher is a contributor 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.

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Election Odds Won’t Predict South Carolina Primary Results

February 5, 2024 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Election odds are entertaining, but when it comes to predicting the outcome at the polls, it’s a poor measurement. Find out why:

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How Bettors Can Prepare For North Carolina Sports Betting Registration

January 25, 2024 | By: Chris Gerlacher

NC online sportsbooks can begin registering users on March 1. Here’s the first thing NCSharp wants you to do after downloading an app.

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PlayLive! Signals Interest In NC Online Sportsbook Requirements

January 23, 2024 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Requesting an NC sports betting operator application under the name PlayLive NC LLC, the Cordish Cos. show continued interest in NC gambling.

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The Next Online Sportsbooks We Could Hear From In North Carolina

January 22, 2024 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Betway and Superbook are among brands that have requested but not completed NC online sports betting operator applications.

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North Carolina Sports Betting Regulators Fall Behind Pace Set In Ohio And Massachusetts

November 15, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Can North Carolina launch online sports betting by March Madness? At the pace the NC Lottery Commission is moving, it looks unlikely.

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Litmus Testing NC Regulatory Competency Part III: Proactive And Common Sense Regulations

November 11, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

The NC Lottery Commission should avoid copying regulatory language from other states. Instead, it should pioneer NC-focused regulations.

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Litmus Testing NC Regulatory Competency Part II: Adequate Criminal And Financial Investigations

November 4, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Licensing missteps due to hasty planning plagued other state sports betting launches. Here’s how NC regulators can avoid those mistakes.

A silhouette of a person in hoodie sending abusive threats online. NC regulators should protect athletes from these people.

Litmus Testing NC Regulatory Competency, Part I: Betting-Related Harassment

October 28, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

In part one of a three-part series, NCSharp examines how the NC Lottery Commission must protect athletes from betting-related harassment.

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How Federal Recognition Secures North Carolina Tribal Futures

October 4, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Federal recognition can give North Carolina tribes options for economic prosperity far beyond tribal gambling.

A Cherokee momument depicting a Cherokee Indian signifies the plight of the ECBI in securing federal recognition

Why Federal Recognition Is Critical For NC Tribes But Deeply Flawed

October 3, 2023 | By: Chris Gerlacher

Federal recognition ensures that NC tribes gain amenities and reparations including tribal gaming, but the deck is stacked against the tribes.