LegalSportsBetting Brief: Ohio Fails To Pass Sports Betting In Session 12/30/2020

Ohio Sport Betting Legislation Fail

The Philadelphia 76ers and BetMGM have partnered and FanDuel Sportsbook entered a partnership with WarnerMedia’s Turner Sports. Ohio’s Legislature has adjourned for 2020 without passing Sub. SB 111 that would have allowed legal sportsbooks in the state. Alabama, Florida, and Georgia are all in talks … Read more

Heisman Awards Odds Stabilize With 3 Alabama Players On Top

Heisman Awards Odds

Alabama WR DeVonta Smith is the favorite by not only sportsbooks but anyone involved in the business of college football to be the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner. Three of the four players listed with odds to win the award all play for Alabama’s Crimson Tide. … Read more

Best College Football Daily Fantasy Picks For 11/21

Breece Hall

Top picks for this weekend of college football daily fantasy include Florida’s Kyle Trask who is available for $9,700. Other prime choices include Iowa State running back Breece Hall ($9,900), and Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave ($6,700). LAS VEGAS – This weekend features another … Read more

Online Betting Sites Pitching A Perfect Game Regarding Senate Odds

US Capitol building

Democrat Christopher Coons won the Delaware Senate Election after closing with -10000 odds. Republican Tommy Tuberville had -714 odds to win the Senate Race in Alabama and won the seat over Democrats. Coming into Election Day the Republicans had a four-seat lead over the Democrats … Read more

Break The Book: A Weekend Of NASCAR Racing, UFC, College Football

Nick Saban

Austin Cindric is favored to win the Kansas Lottery 300 with +225 odds. Chan Sung Jung has -190 odds to defeat Brian Ortega. Alabama is favored to beat Georgia with -200 odds. KANSAS CITY – Sports bettors across the spectrum will have their hands full … Read more

SEC Announces 2020 Conference-Only Schedule; Alabama Favored

Southeastern Conference Football

Alabama is favored to win the SEC Championship with -145 odds. LSU is favored to win under 8 games at -150 odds. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After plenty of uncertainty regarding the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Southeastern Conference has officially released its … Read more

Super Tuesday Betting In Full Swing For Democratic Nominees

Super Tuesday

There are 14 states that will vote for a Democratic nominee on Tuesday. Senator Bernie Sanders is favored to win a majority of the states. With two drop-outs, Joe Biden could potentially gain momentum on Super Tuesday. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Super Tuesday happens this week … Read more

January Highlights Importance of College Sports Betting In MS

Mississippi Sports Betting Revenue

Mississippi sports betting financial trends demonstrate the importance of college sports in the southeast. Sportsbooks didn’t set any records in January, but their month-to-month consistency was impressive. The success of the SEC in football and basketball drove a big chunk of January betting action. BILOXI, … Read more

Mississippi Sports Betting Revenue Still Dominates The Southeast

Mississippi Sportsbetting

Even with new rivals, the Mississippi sports betting market dominates the southeastern United States. With the popularity of Biloxi as a vacation destination, Mississippi sports betting is poised to see continued growth. March Madness is approaching and could provide another big month for Biloxi sportsbooks. … Read more

SEC Commissioner: Sports Betting Harms Athlete “Mental Health”

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey

Greg Sankey says that sports wagering is bad for college players’ mental well-being. Sankey is on record as advocating for federal sports betting regulations. Sankey wants the US government to ban prop and in-game betting in college sports. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As has become a … Read more

Renowned Oddsmaker And Analyst Inducted Into Mobile Sports Hall Of Fame

oddsmaker_danny_sheridan

Danny Sheridan has been inducted into the Mobile, Alabama, Sports Hall of Fame. Sheridan is the first member of the sports wagering industry to be so honored, signifying a change in local attitudes about sports betting and gambling. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Mobile, Alabama, has a … Read more