Eric Uribe

Born and raised in Nevada, Eric was exposed to the world of sports betting at an early age. He yearned to be 21 just to hit the sportsbook, and when that day finally came, he became a regular at the smoke-filled room, sweating out bets with sketchy characters. Eric's passion for sports betting hasn't wavered since. However, he's developed a separate interest in business too. Eric combines both these deep passions for OSB where he not only drops expert betting advice, but also researched news about the state of industry. Things like new legalization bills, tax changes, state revenue, innovation, and so much more!

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Nevada. Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.

Professional Achievements

Published over 300 sports articles in newspapers across the state of Nevada. Three-year business owner.

Latest from Eric Uribe

Alaska Makes Slow Progressive Toward Legalized Sports Betting

2022/05/04

Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy has been leading the charge to legalize sports betting since 2020. Dunleavy hasn't quite crossed the "goal line", but when the governor is on-board with a new practice, that increases the chances of it passing significantly. Still, challenges remain ahead for the forgotten state up north. Betting Bill Making The Rounds […]

Utah Likely To Never Allow Legal Sports Betting

2022/05/04

Never say never, but the chances of Utah legalizing sports betting are astronomically low — perhaps the lowest of any state inside the country that hasn't already done so (a list that's under 20 at this point). But hey, you never know, the state could have a change of heart one day. Here's everything we […]

Legal Betting In Idaho Remains A Longshot

2022/05/04

Most states across the country have moved toward legalizing sports betting — with more than 30 states already on board. Idaho is not like most states, however. The "Potato State", as it's affectionately dubbed, appears to have zero appetites for legal sports betting and there are no signs that are changing anytime soon. Zero Movement […]

Kentucky Sports Betting On Hold Until At Least 2023

2022/05/03

The Kentucky Derby is still one of the hallmark sporting events — not just in the Bluegrass State but across the United States. Horse racing might not have the mainstream allure it once did (when it was arguably the second- or third-most popular sport in the country), but the prestige of the "Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" remains.

The 2022 event will happen on Saturday, May 7. It will draw a huge volume of sports bets — but legally speaking, none from the state it's actually happening in. That's because sports betting remains banned inside Kentucky. That has cascading effects across the state, as we'll explain.

Florida Sports Betting Continues to Face Legal Challenges

2022/05/03

Legal sports betting in Florida might be years — not months — away from coming to fruition. When a federal court of appeals blocked the Seminole Tribe from operating sports wagering, in partnership with the Hard Rock Sportsbook back in December 2021, there was some optimism that the conflict was temporary. Now? It might be a long-term issue, which casts serious doubts about the return of sports betting to sunny Florida.

Ohio Running Two-Minute Drill To Launch Legal Betting Before NFL Season

2022/05/03

The good news: sports betting is now legal in the state of Ohio and its population of 12 million.

The bad news: there's still no official set-up to actually betting on sports. That won't last long, however.

At the tail end of 2021, the Ohio Legislature passed HB 29 to legalize and regulate the practice. HB 29 covers gambling anywhere and everywhere inside the state — brick-and-mortar facilities, terminals in bars and restaurants, and most of all, on the Internet. With Ohio's inclusion, more than one-half of the USA now has legal sports betting in some capacity. Here's what you need to know about what happens next for would-be bettors in the Buckeye State:

NBA Playoffs 2022: Picks for Grizzlies-Wolves Game 6 and Heat-Sixers, Bucks-Celtics Series

2022/04/29

Check out our best NBA bets for the Game 6 matchup between Minnesota and Memphis as well as some second-round playoff series.

Beto O'Rourke Calls for Legal Sports Betting in Texas

2022/04/29

Sports fans in Texas have been waiting on pins and needles for years to see if the state will ever legalize sports betting. That wait lives on, and it will continue until at least November 2022, when the next major elections are held and the matter is expected to be voted on. But Beto O'Rourke, a former presidential candidate now running for governor in Texas, has just recently thrown an interesting wrinkle into the equation.

Legal Sports Betting in Alabama Remains a Longshot

2022/04/29

Alabama has long been notorious for its opposition to any form of gambling and is the only state east of the Mississippi River to now offer any sort of lottery. That commitment to puritanism remained intact earlier this spring as the 2022 Alabama state legislative session drew to a close without a vote on two proposed bills that would clear the way for an increase in legal gambling.

South Carolina Lawmakers Move to Legalize Sports Betting

2022/04/29

A renewed effort to legalize sports betting is underway in South Carolina. A bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. William Herbkersman (R) and Rep. Todd Rutherford (D) was introduced in South Carolina in late April, reviving efforts to add the Palmetto State to the growing list of states embracing online legal sports betting in the USA.

The trend toward legalized sports betting was sparked in 2018 when the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal law banning sports betting in most jurisdictions across the country. In the wake of that groundbreaking decision, over 30 states have taken steps to open their doors to both retail and online sports betting, including South Carolina’s two neighbors, North Carolina and Georgia.

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