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.

Photo of Duke's Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski, two NC players with among the biggest NIL deals at the ACC Tournament

Top 8 NIL Deals Among NC Athletes In The Men’s ACC Tournament

March 7, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Jared McCain, Armando Bacot top the list of NC athletes in the men’s ACC Tourney earning the most NIL money. Who else made the list?

BetMGM Offering $200 In Bonus Bets During North Carolina Pre-Launch Period

March 1, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Four $50 Bonus Bets are yours when you pre-register with BetMGM sportsbook in North Carolina. Read on for details on how to claim.

DraftKings Sportsbook Offering NC Bettors $1,350 in Pre-Launch Bonus Offers

March 1, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

As much as $1,350 in bonus bets can be had from DraftKings Sportsbook by new bettors in North Carolina. That state is launching legal sports betting on March 11, but on March 1, consumers can qualify for two promotional offers valued at $250. NC sports betting operators will scramble for your business like Duke and […]

Underdog Removes Pick’Em From Daily Fantasy Sports App In North Carolina

February 28, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Underdog Fantasy has removed Pick ‘Em DFS contests from their North Carolina app before the launch of online sports betting on March 11.

Outside the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, which will host March Madness games for first time in NC online sports betting era

Spectrum Center Will Host March Madness For First Time In NC Online Sports Betting Era

February 27, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Spectrum Center will host March Madness games days after the launch of online sports betting in North Carolina.

Wake Forest baseball players dogpile, symbolizing NC baseball teams in AP Top 25

No. 1 Wake Forest Leads Five North Carolina Schools In NCAA Baseball Top 25

February 24, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

Five North Carolinas baseball programs are ranked in the top 15 of the Associated Press NCAA Top 25 poll, led by No. 1 Wake Forest.

Lion face on a ring signifies BetMGM's strong Super Bowl leading up to NC online sports betting launch

BetMGM’s Historic Super Bowl Buoys Hopes For NC Sports Betting Launch

February 21, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

How successful will the BetMGM Sportsbook App be in North Carolina? Will it be available when sports betting launches in NC in March?

Super Bowl Drew Record Betting Volume Despite NC Bettors Remaining on the Sideline

February 13, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

GeoComply data reveals record betting engagement from legal markets during Super Bowl 58, despite NC missing out on betting the big game.

An "approved" stamp, symbolizing the seven sports betting suppliers approved in North Carolina.

First Round of North Carolina Sports Betting Suppliers Receive Licenses

February 13, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

The NCLC approved seven sports betting suppliers to assist online sportsbooks. Here’s a brief rundown of the approved entities.

UNC and Duke basketball players play aggressively. Will NC bettors be able to bet the rematch between Duke and UNC?

Will NC Online Sports Betting Be Live For Duke Vs. UNC Rematch?

February 9, 2024 | By: Dan Holmes

The much-anticipated Duke/UNC rematch on March 9 is top-of-mind for NC sports fans. But will you be able to bet the game online? Read on.