A local news source reported that Alabama lawmakers ended their legislative session without voting on a sports betting and casino initiative. The Senate ultimately passed a lighter gambling bill that only included a state-regulated lottery and machines where players could bet on replays of horse races. A conference committee suggested a compromise that would have … Read more
As more and more US states are added to the list of sports betting-friendly territories, the holdouts are becoming a part of a shrinking minority. Hawaii, Alaska, and Utah may be permanent holdouts due to cultural and geographical reasons. Still, most other states have shown interest and appear positioned for legal sportsbooks within the next … Read more
Alabama is a dry gambling state, largely due to historic conservative leadership and the attitudes of the citizenry. However, as states where sports betting is legal add to their numbers, AL becomes a part of a smaller minority. That issue is exacerbated by the presence of legal sports betting states connected to their borders except … Read more
Following the US Supreme Court’s repeal of PASPA in 2018, each state was given the chance to control its own destiny in regard to legal sports betting. Some regions moved fast with legislation that was prepared and passed prior to the repeal. Other states were slow to act, legalizing sportsbooks at their own pace over … Read more
Alabama may become the next Bible Belt state to welcome domestic sports betting though, it won’t be easy. The state has long-held anti-gambling sentiments, even lacking a lottery system. Proposal For Alabama Betting However, a recent proposal by Sen. Greg Albritton aims to legalize Alabama sports betting along with several other gambling ventures. The bill … Read more
The United States Football League (USFL) is yet another professional football league that is attempting a relaunch, with plans to begin their resurrection on April 16 of this year. Much like the XFL did in 2020 with their second go-round, the USFL is reaching even further back after a 37-year absence from broadcast television, football … Read more
Georgia Bulldogs favored by 2.5 over Alabama Crimson Tide CFP Championship Game begins tonight at 8 PM on ESPN The Over/Under is set at 52.5 The climax of the college football season will be reached this evening when the final seconds tick off the clock in Lucas Oil Stadium and a CFP National Champion is … Read more
The College Football Playoffs begin this afternoon with semifinal matchups occurring at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, and the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas. Lines have been posted at College Football betting sites and it should not surprise anyone that has been following the action this season that both SEC teams are heavily favored … Read more
The CFP picture has now cleared up and the Selection Committee has rendered their final decisions for 2021-22. In what was anticipated to be a season that challenged the committee and inspired members to consider playoff expansion in the future, now that the final four teams are in place, everything seems to be wrapped up … Read more
As the 2021-22 NCAAF regular season nears its conclusion with conference championships occurring this Saturday, the Pac-12 and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) do not have the potential to place one of their programs into the College Football Playoffs. The SEC is certain to feature at least one team in the CFP, and could take up … Read more
The latest batch of CFP rankings issued by the College Football Playoffs Selection Committee now mirrors the most recent NCAAF futures offered forth by online sports betting sites for the top five positions. In this final weekend of regular season play prior to the various conference championship games, the Cincinnati Bearcats only need to win … Read more
The Michigan State Spartans defended their home stadium Saturday against the visiting Michigan Wolverines and are now positioned to face the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 20th to determine which team will represent the Eastern Division in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 4th. The AP Top 10 rankings have been unveiled, and the … Read more