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.

Empty horse race track, signifying FanDuel Racing still not being licensed to operate in North Carolina

FanDuel Racing Yet To Pony Up Pari-Mutuel Licensing Fee In North Carolina

April 9, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Steep licensing fees in North Carolin have horse race betting operators like FanDuel Racing waiting to get involved.

SC Gamecocks win NCAA Title game over Iowa, setting records at NC sportsbooks as most bet women's sporting event of all time

South Carolina/Iowa NCAA Title Game Sets Betting Records For Women’s Sports

April 8, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars reported the 2024 Women’s NCAA Basketball Title Game was the most bet women’s sporting event in history.

Pickleball and paddle on a court signifying Fanatics sponsoring NC Pickleball Tournament

Fanatics Sponsors Inaugural North Carolina Cup Pickleball Tournament

April 3, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Fanatics Sportsbook is the title sponsor for the inaugural North Carolina Cup Pickleball Tournament, held in Cary.

Atlanta skyline where many bettors are trying to access NC online sportsbooks

Georgia Bettors Are Trying To Bet In North Carolina’s New Market, Data Shows

March 28, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Georgia residents are trying to wager in North Carolina’s online sports betting market, according to data from geolocation firm GeoComply.

Cityscape with geolocation pin drops signifies GeoComply noting boost in NC sports betting action on Day One of March Madness

GeoComply Shows NC Betting Action Increases By 50% On Day One Of March Madness

March 24, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Even for a basketball-crazed state, North Carolina showed a tremendous surge in sports betting on the first day of round one of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. According to GeoComply, NC online sportsbooks witnessed a 51% increase compared to the previous week and a 41% increase in unique active accounts on Thursday when the Tar […]

Firework image next to "5.36M geolocation checks in 48 hours" in NC state outline for story on early sports betting activity in NC

In First 48 Hours, NC Sports Bettors Logged 5.36M Geolocation Checks

March 13, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

So far, so good for online sports betting in North Carolina, where there were 370,000 active accounts created within 48 hours of launch.

Man celebrating in a hallway signifies BetMGM's successful first day of NC online sports betting

Online Sports Betting Launch Day In NC ‘A Smash Success,’ Says BetMGM

March 13, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

BetMGM labeled its NC sports betting launch a success, recounting key bet trends it saw during the first 24 hours of online sports betting.

Man looking at two arrows, representing Bet365's two NC sports betting launch offers

Bet365 Promo Gives NC Bettors Two Offers Worth $1,200

March 11, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

New Bet365 customers can choose one of two North Carolina sports betting welcome bonuses worth a combined $1,200. Here’s how.

Promo banner for Fanduel Sportsbook NC online sports betting B35 $5, Get $250 launch offer

FanDuel Bet $5 Get $250 In Bonus Bets Commemorates Sports Betting Launch In NC

March 11, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

FanDuel Sportsbook Offer for NC is Bet $5 Get $250 in Bonus Bets between March 11-24. Read on for info on how to claim your Bonus Bets.

New NC Users Can Get Up To $1,300 In Bonuses From DraftKings During Sports Betting Launch

March 11, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Claim $1,300 in Bonuses from DraftKings NC Online Sportsbook in March. It’s a March Madness Offer from this leading sports betting operator.