PENN Entertainment Upgrades ESPN Bet Ahead Of Football Season
In its Q2 earnings call, PENN laid out a range of ESPN Bet app upgrades in time for NC’s first football season with online sports betting.
Bettors Won’t Pay Surcharges On Winnings, For Now
North Carolina’s sports betting tax rate falls just under the threshold DraftKings set for including a surcharge on winning bets.
NC Residents Continue To Boost Revenue For Caesars’ Danville Location
North Carolina residents are still streaming across the Virginia border to bolster revenue for Caesars Danville.
Top NC Lobbyists List Includes 5 Crucial In Gambling Expansion
North State Journal’s list of top lobbyists in North Carolina included five that were vital in getting sports betting legalized in the state.
Promo Spending In NC Tapers Off, Could Rebound As Football Season Approaches
Using Virginia data for comparison, we look at the potential for increased promo spending in NC during football season.
The Facts And Myths Around Fayetteville: The Site Of Babe Ruth’s First Pro Homer
Did you know Babe Ruth hit his first pro home run in Fayetteville in 1914? Read on to separate the facts from the myth.
Top GOP Gambling Advocate Saine Resigns House Seat
North Carolina Rep. Jason Saine has resigned his House seat, effective Aug 12. The statehouse loses a strong proponent of gambling.
With Minor League Wagering Now Available, These Are The MiLB Players To Watch
A look at the top MLB prospects playing in the minors in North Carolina. With MiLB betting now available, these are the players to watch.
Betway Departure Signals The Difficulties Of Exclusivity In North Carolina Sports Betting Market
Betway is shuttering its U.S. operations. While it wasn’t live in North Carolina, it’s another example of just how difficult the market is.
North Carolina Sports Betting Falls Again in June
Sports betting handle in NC was down again in June to $398.3 mil. As well, promo spending still outpaces revenue through three months.