"Sports fans in North Carolina are celebrating a winning streak of their own - a surge in sports betting activity that coincided with the thrilling conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals. As the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers battled for the coveted Stanley Cup, and the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics clashed in the NBA championship series, sportsbooks reported a significant increase in wagers placed by Tar Heel State residents. The overlap of these high-stakes sporting events likely created a perfect storm for sports betting enthusiasts, with many locals placing bets on the action-packed matchups. With the state's sports betting landscape continuing to evolve, this uptick in activity is expected to have long-term implications for the industry in North Carolina."

Stanley Cup Final, NBA Finals likely helped boost sports betting across NC  WSOC TV