North Carolina's sports betting market saw a significant surge in June, with a 36% increase in wagers compared to the same month last year. The question on everyone's mind is whether the state's top sports teams, the Carolina Hurricanes and the North Carolina Tar Heels, played a role in driving this increase. The Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Finals run and the Tar Heels' strong performance in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament may have piqued the interest of fans and led to a spike in sports betting activity. As the state's sports betting industry continues to grow, it will be interesting to see whether these teams' success translates into long-term gains for the market.

NC sports betting jumps 36% in June from year ago. Did Hurricanes, Heels drive increase?  Statesville Record