Dan Holmes, Author at NC Sharp

About the Author

Dan Holmes

Dan Holmes writes about sports betting, sports media, and sports betting legislative matters. He's the author of three books, and previously reported for Major League Baseball, as well as the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Shaking hands signify partnership between NC Lottery and international gaming consultant

North Carolina Hires Gaming Laboratories International To Consult On Sports Betting Rollout

September 1, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

North Carolina Lottery Commission Has Hired Gaming Laboratories International to Consult on Sports Betting Regulation.

Two race cars vie for the lead, signifying DraftKings' closing in on FanDuel's market supremacy

DraftKings Narrows Gap On FanDuel, And What That Means For North Carolina

August 30, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

DraftKings is narrowing the revenue gap on industry leader FanDuel. NCSharp examines what that could mean for North Carolina sports betting.

Charlotte Motor Speedway panorama where FanDuel's new partnership with NASCAR could lead to a retail sportsbook

FanDuel And NASCAR Pen Exciting Deal For NC Sports Bettors

August 28, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

NASCAR and FanDuel sign partnership, upping FanDuel’s auto racing presence. We think it’ll be a great deal for NC auto-race betting fans.

A young man at college graduation represents demographic most at risk of problem gambling habits

Problem Gambling Research Can Guide North Carolina Sports Betting Regulators

August 28, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Problem gambling researchers have found a correlation between education level and risk of problem gambling, especially in men.

A lottery ticket scratch off design represents the digital scratch-off tickets offered by the NC Lottery

North Carolina Approves Digital Instant Lottery Tickets

August 16, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

The NC Lottery Commission approved a new form of gaming with the addition of digital instant games to its current slate of games.

Three people help a fourth summit a mountain, signifying the teamwork and leadership Sterl Carpenter will bring to the NC sports betting launch

Who Is Sterl Carpenter, North Carolina’s New Sports Betting Director?

August 16, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Who is Sterl Carpenter, NC’s new sports betting director, and how did he end up shepherding a second state through a sports betting launch?

Charlotte Illegal Gambling Sting Seizes 170 Machines, $95,000

February 15, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Charlotte-area detectives executed a raid on two illegal gambling locations in Charlotte on Feb. 10. As a result, more than $95,000 and 170 gambling machines were seized from operations that included gambling arcade devices from Fish Game Kings that have betting features. North Carolina has legal gaming tables, slots, and retail sportsbooks at three North […]

Fliff Sweepstakes Sports Betting App in North Carolina: A Sportsbook Alternative

February 14, 2023 | By: Dan Holmes

Fliff Sweepstakes Sports Betting is now available in North Carolina. Online sports betting in North Carolina may be a year away, but you can download Fliff, the app that’s sweeping the nation, especially where traditional sports betting apps are unavailable. In this article, we explain how you can enjoy sports betting and social media sweepstakes-style […]