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

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.

2022 NBA Playoffs: Should Golden State Warriors be NBA Finals Favorites After Beating Nuggets?

2022/04/28

Check out our updated best 2022 NBA Finals bets as the first round of the playoffs draws to a close.

The Implications of Michigan Allowing Colleges to Partner with Legal Online Sportsbooks

2022/04/28

As legal online sports betting has become more common in the United States, the overarching discussion around gambling has expanded to include how this shift impacts collegiate sports. Many regions with legal sports betting preclude residents from wagering on college teams within their state or collegiate sports in general. The state of Michigan, however, appears to be going in the complete opposite direction—a decision that will no doubt have a trickle-down effect on the rest of the country.

Betting Picks To Win 2022 WNBA Championship

2022/04/28

The 2022 WNBA season begins on May 6, which is only days away. Now feels like the perfect time to drop betting picks on the potential 2022 WNBA champion. That’s exactly what we’re doing in this article so read in for expert opinions about the looming season.

Texas is Warming Up to Legalization of Online Sports Betting in 2023

2022/04/28

Unlike more than half of the United States, Texas has yet to legalize online sports betting for its residents. Though many have hoped that would change, there has been a healthy amount of skepticism surrounding the stance of the government, tribes who operate casinos, and lobbyists pushing for current restrictions to remain in place. But for the first time in quite a while, it's starting to feel like legal sports betting will be coming to Texas—not immediately, but at least in the near future.

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