Carolina Hurricanes ready to embrace sports betting in NC | Ovies + Giglio podcast

Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell joined Ovies and Giglio to discuss how the franchise plans to implement gambling lounges inside PNC Arena. Waddell also gives an update on arena renovations, how the business of the franchise is going, and how they’ll approach spending up to the NHL cap space this offseason.

Speaking of hockey, high school booster clubs debuted across the Triangle. Tim Healy, head coach of NC State and Middle Creek High School, joined the show to explain where this movement is going.

Meanwhile, the NFL sent out a reminder of their gambling policy to players and staff. Ovies and Giglio explain how this is an example of legalized sports wagering working, not hypocrisy.

This story was originally published June 14, 2023 at 10:30 AM with the headline "Carolina Hurricanes ready to embrace sports betting in NC | Ovies + Giglio podcast."