Braulio Perez

Braulio Perez

Braulio Perez is a sports journalist who has covered major US leagues and international football since 2011. A graduate of Washington State University, he began his career in local journalism before moving into national sports coverage.

He previously worked as a reporter for the Newark Star-Ledger and as a sports editor for the Lynden Tribune, gaining experience across a wide range of sports and events. His work has since focused heavily on college football, recruiting, and NFL coverage.

Alongside US sports, he also follows the English Premier League and global football, giving him a broader perspective across betting markets.

Known for clear, accessible analysis, Perez covers both mainstream matchups and emerging storylines across multiple leagues.

Education

Graduated from Washington State in 2011, Degree in Journalism

Professional Achievements


  • NCAA Content Director at FanSided (Minute Media)

  • Sports Writer of the Year (Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, 2012)

  • Former reporter at Newark Star-Ledger

  • Former sports editor at Lynden Tribune

Latest from Braulio Perez

The Hawaii Sports Betting Focus Has Fully Shifted to 2027

The Hawaii Sports Betting Focus Has Fully Shifted to 2027

2026/05/26

The hunt continues when it comes to positive Hawaii betting news, as the Aloha State is hoping to make history sooner rather than later. In some disappointing news, however, the efforts to get things across the line in 2026 did not go to plan, which was a major setback for the state and fans of […]
World Cup Betting Projections Will be Trouble for California

World Cup Betting Projections Will be Trouble for California

2026/05/26

The excitement when it comes to the World Cup is reaching new heights, as the best players in the world will be taking center stage soon enough. There will be plenty of games in California too, with top talent showcasing their skills in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the huge tournament. While on one […]
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Called Out Prediction Markets Sports Betting

Texas Senator Ted Cruz Called Out Prediction Markets Sports Betting

2026/05/26

Once again, prediction markets continue to be a major point of focus for Texas betting news and things are not going to slow down there anytime soon. Things were once again highlighted at a recent Commerce Committee panel hearing, as multiple officials voiced their anger and worry. This had an impact on the Lone Star […]
Rise of Slot Machines Adds to the Texas Gambling Drama in the State

Rise of Slot Machines Adds to the Texas Gambling Drama in the State

2026/05/26

It seems like no more than a couple weeks can pass without more betting issues arising for Texas betting news. While the majority of the focus has been on sports betting, don't forget that betting as a whole is strongly regulated, with things limited to only a few on tribal lands and slot machine locations. […]
California Judge Stopped a Major Blackjack Change for Card Rooms in the State

California Judge Stopped a Major Blackjack Change for Card Rooms in the State

2026/05/26

While sports betting tends to dominate the California betting news headlines, keep in mind that casinos are all over the place, while there are also a ton of card rooms under operation as well. Because of that, plenty of people were concerned about an update that came in a few months ago that would have […]
World Cup Betting in Texas is a Rising Concern for the State

World Cup Betting in Texas is a Rising Concern for the State

2026/05/22

It's hard to believe, but the countdown for the World Cup has now reached less than a month. Things are set to get started soon, but there are going to be plenty of games in Texas, with Dallas set to take center stage for some big-time contests. Because of this, it shouldn't come as a […]
U.S. Senator Being Involved With Prediction Markets Drama Will Help California

U.S. Senator Being Involved With Prediction Markets Drama Will Help California

2026/05/22

Thus far this year, we've seen plenty of debates when it comes to prediction markets and how it is impacting sports betting as a whole in the USA. When it comes to California betting news, countless headlines have been made due to places like Kalshi and others being used in the state. With that said, […]
Major Sportsbooks Are Working to Help the Texas Sports Betting Push

Major Sportsbooks Are Working to Help the Texas Sports Betting Push

2026/05/21

The frustration knows no limits when it comes to Texas betting news being behind with its sports betting efforts. Not only are online options not on the table, but in-person sports betting is also off the table, with no changes expected to come in the near future. With that, though, major sportsbooks are working to […]
Mississippi Online Sports Betting Push Failed With No Backup Plan Set

Mississippi Online Sports Betting Push Failed With No Backup Plan Set

2026/05/20

On one hand, people in Mississippi are able to take advantage of sports betting laws, as in-person opportunities are on the table. However, the bad news here, though, is that online options remain illegal and while there was hope that things would change in a big way this year, that's not going to happen. That's […]
South Carolina Sports Betting Push Remains Stuck With No Progress

South Carolina Sports Betting Push Remains Stuck With No Progress

2026/05/18

As of this writing, there are 33 states in the USA who have managed to get online sports betting locked in, with Wisconsin being the latest to join the efforts. South Carolina has been working tirelessly in recent years to get things done, but nothing positive has come in. And with that said, it's safe […]
Florida Sports Fans Have Made Their Stance On Sports Betting Pretty Strong

Florida Fans Have Made Their Stance On Sports Betting Pretty Strong

2026/05/18

Things have been thriving in the Sunshine State of late, as nothing but great Florida sports betting news has been coming in. The Seminole Tribe and Governor Ron DeSantis were able to get things re-launched a few years ago and we've seen a rise in things on a consistent level. However, not everything has been […]
California Now Has Even More Support Against the Prediction Markets Fight

California Now Has Even More Support Against the Prediction Markets Fight

2026/05/18

For months now, things continue to boil when it comes to California sports betting and the push against prediction markets. As most of you are aware by now, Governor Gavin Newsom has not been pleased with those particular markets being operated in California, as it goes against the state's current betting laws. Well, the fact […]
New Mexico Filed A Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Illegal Sports Betting

New Mexico Filed A Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Illegal Sports Betting

2026/05/15

When it comes to prediction markets and how they're operating throughout the United States, it's safe to say that plenty of issues are being brought up. You can go ahead and add some negative New Mexico betting news to the mix, as headlines are once again being written, but for all the wrong reasons. That's […]
California Would Be Wise to Follow Wisconsin's Sports Betting Plan

California Would Be Wise to Follow Wisconsin's Sports Betting Plan

2026/05/14

There's been a bump in things when it comes to legal online sports betting, but that doesn't mean good California betting news has come in. Things are still a bit up in the air there, but with doors being open later, could the state go ahead and adjust accordingly? Maybe, as California would be wise […]
There's No Set Date for When Wisconsin's Online Sports Betting Will Launch

There's No Set Date for When Wisconsin's Online Sports Betting Will Launch

2026/05/12

In early April, a major victory arrived for the state of Wisconsin and sports betting fans, as online options are coming. In April, Governor Tony Evers signed a new bill providing legalization for online sports betting, which is massive. However, the fact of the matter here is that despite the bill getting signed off, there's […]
Texas Politician Dan Patrick Joins the Fight Against Prediction Markets

Texas Politician Dan Patrick Joins the Fight Against Prediction Markets

2026/05/11

When people bring up the Texas betting fight, it's clear that things have not been going to plan. And later this year, Governor Greg Abbott is looking to get reelected, which could end up delaying things further. However, before the worries arrive on that happening, the fact of the matter right now is that Texas […]
Online Sports Betting in Nebraska Could Generate a Ton of Revenue for the State

Online Sports Betting in Nebraska Could Generate a Ton of Revenue for the State

2026/05/08

Back in 2023, the Nebraska betting news arrived for everyone, as legalization came in and thus far we've seen plenty of positive numbers in terms of the monthly handle. However, one issue that remains for the state is that online options are not on the docket just yet, though there's a push to potentially get […]
California is Impacted By a New Federal Betting Ban for Senators

California is Impacted By a New Federal Betting Ban for Senators

2026/05/07

When it comes to prediction markets, there's been a lot that's been said when it comes to California betting news. Almost all of it has been negative, but in recent months, it has also impacted political betting as well. Well, the U.S. Senate has decided to take things into its own hands there and there's […]
Illegal NBA Betting On The Rise In Texas With The Playoffs In Full Swing

Illegal NBA Betting On The Rise In Texas With The Playoffs In Full Swing

2026/05/06

This was a problem that Governor Dan Patrick probably had a feeling was coming. With the postseason here for the National Basketball Association, people all over the country are racing in to place their bets. However, only 39 states allow legal wages to be placed and nothing but bad Texas betting news has been coming […]
Florida Online Bettor Turned a Six-Way Parlay Into Nearly $2 Million

Florida Online Bettor Turned a Six-Way Parlay Into Nearly $2 Million

2026/05/05

This is the kind of betting story that people dream of. With Florida betting legal and thrilling in the Sunshine State, people are wasting no time in checking out the Hard Rock betting app and placing some exciting wagers. Well, a Florida resident went ahead and saw his dreams come true. How? Because recently, a […]
Online Betting for California's Governor Race Has Reached an Alarming Number

Online Betting for California's Governor Race Has Reached an Alarming Number

2026/04/28

As most of you know, when it comes to California betting, things are not legal and 2028 feels like the earliest things can get done for both the in-person and online efforts. However, prediction markets are approved at the federal level, which has caused plenty of issues in the Golden State. With this, online betting […]
Political Candidate in Texas Was Banned by Kalshi for Online Betting

Political Candidate in Texas Was Banned by Kalshi for Online Betting

2026/04/27

There's no question that this is only going to push back the legal sports betting push in Texas. Matter of fact, it's going to complicate the gambling efforts as a whole. That's because in some pretty eye-opening news, a political candidate in Texas was banned by Kalshi for online betting. You've got to be kidding […]
Oklahoma Senate Officially Rejected the Latest Sports Betting Push

Oklahoma Senate Officially Rejected the Latest Sports Betting Push

2026/04/27

With the way things have been going for this particular battle, it should be no surprise at all that yet another sports betting setback has come in for the Sooner State. That's right, while there was some hope that a shocking decision would come in to get the green light, the Oklahoma Senate officially rejected […]
Online Sports Betting in Mississippi Failed to Get Approved Once Again

Online Sports Betting in Mississippi Failed to Get Approved Once Again

2026/04/27

The frustration for people in Mississippi continues to grow and you can't blame people for that at all. There have been some serious efforts to get online wagers approved in the state, but things just haven't been crossed over the line. There was a new push to get things done just recently too, but online […]
California Tribal Leader Called out Prediction Markets Over the Betting Impact

California Tribal Leader Called out Prediction Markets Over the Betting Impact

2026/04/27

For now, it seems like legal California sports betting won't arrive in the state until 2028 at the earliest. That's the new target date, but that doesn't mean that people aren't still finding ways to get their wagers in. Prediction markets, such as Kalshi and others, are up and running in California. It's safe to […]
Florida Betting Bill to Bring Down Illegal Activity Did Not Pass

Florida Betting Bill to Bring Down Illegal Activity Did Not Pass

2026/04/23

Things have been going pretty dang solid when it comes to Florida betting news, as the numbers have been quite impressive over the past year or so. However, a major issue that continues to plague the state is that illegal activity is a consistent problem. That's why plenty of people were intrigued by House Bill […]
New Sports Betting Lawsuit in Alabama Won't Help the Legalization Efforts

New Sports Betting Lawsuit in Alabama Won't Help the Legalization Efforts

2026/04/21

One of the most consistent issues we're seeing across the board in the USA right now is state going after prediction markets, who have opened the door for sports betting to arrive where things are not legal. This is currently the case in Alabama, as prediction markets are legal at the federal level, allowing for […]
California Senator is Doing Everything He Can to Ban Sports Prediction Market Betting

California Senator is Doing Everything He Can to Ban Sports Prediction Market Betting

2026/04/20

In recent months, there's been a growing trend in the state of California that has left plenty of lawmakers and officials quite upset. That news of course is that betting prediction markets are growing in popularity, which has open the door for people to make legal sports bets. How much longer is this going to […]
Greg Abbott's Run for Governor Will Have a Huge Impact on Texas Sports Betting

Greg Abbott's Run for Governor Will Have a Huge Impact on Texas Sports Betting

2026/04/20

Throughout history, there's been nothing but negative Texas sports betting news, as things have not been legalized. Right now, there are 39 states with legal betting, but Texas not being on the list is infuriating. With all of that said, it's important to keep in mindĀ Greg Abbott's run for Governor will have a huge impact […]
Washington State Entered the Sports Betting Battle Against Prediction Markets

Washington State Entered the Sports Betting Battle Against Prediction Markets

2026/04/17

Stop us if you've heard this before, but prediction markets continue to infuriate lawmakers and officials. Recently, news broke that Congress was stepping in to try and get things halted where sports betting is not legal, and it looks like you can add another state to the list working to stop things as well. That's […]
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Why the Kalshi Pushback Will Have a Huge Impact on California Sports Betting

2026/04/15

While there has been nothing but rough updates coming in on California betting news, there's hope that things somehow, someway can be made legal for sports wagers within the next few years. However, things have been flipped upside down, with prediction markets opening the door for things to get moving among sports fans in the […]
Missouri's Sports Betting Tax Revenue Took a Major Jump With February's Numbers

Missouri's Sports Betting Tax Revenue Took a Major Jump With February's Numbers

2026/04/15

When legal sports betting arrived in Missouri, it was great news across the board for everyone who had been waiting patiently for things to get done. Things launched in early December, and since then things have been quite positive. Things have only made better with the news that Missouri's sports betting tax revenue took a […]
Congress Going After Prediction Markets Will Have a Big Impact on Texas Sports Betting

Congress Going After Prediction Markets Will Have a Big Impact on Texas Sports Betting

2026/04/14

As of this writing, there are only 11 U.S. States who have yet to legalize sports betting. In a painful reminder for citizens in Texas, they are unfortunately on that list who are yet to get things across the board. However, places like Kalshi have opened the door for people to participate, with sports betting […]
Georgia's Latest Sports Betting Setback Leaves Future Plans Unclear

Georgia's Latest Sports Betting Setback Leaves Future Plans Unclear

2026/04/13

It's officially back to square one for Georgia and its sports betting push, which only adds to the frustration that keeps coming in for fans out there. In recent months, there was plenty of excitement as the HR 450 sports betting bill arrived and there was hope that things would pass and people could move […]
Prediction Markets Continue to Raise Sports Betting Issues in Florida

Prediction Markets Continue to Raise Sports Betting Issues in Florida

2026/04/10

Since legal sports betting was brought back in Florida, we've seen nothing but great success in terms of the revenue and handle. However, a concern that keeps on coming up for The Seminole Tribe and Governor Ron DeSantis is that prediction markets keep finding loopholes to operate within the state. With that said, it's no […]
Wisconsin Governor Has a Crucial Online Sports Betting Decision to Make

Wisconsin Governor Has a Crucial Online Sports Betting Decision to Make

2026/04/09

Since 2021, people in the state of Wisconsin have been able to enjoy legal sports betting. However, people who want to put their money down on their favorite teams are only authorized to do so on tribal lands that have been given the green light. With limited options, it has handcuffed some folks. However, the […]
Minnesota's Sports Betting Push is Reaching New Heights

Minnesota's Sports Betting Push is Reaching New Heights

2026/04/09

In recent years, we have seen more and more states in the USA get things over the line when it comes to legalizing sports betting. However, there are still 11 state who haven't been able to get this done, including Minnesota. This is something that has been in the works for a little while now, […]
Many seem to believe that California sports betting legislation will be approved by 2026. But what if that is not necessarily the case?

California Tribes Are Already Shifting the Sports Betting Focus to 2028

2026/04/08

In one of the biggest head-scratchers out there, it's hard to believe that legal sports betting is still not allowed in the state of California. This is something that lawmakers and officials have been working to change in recent years, but there just hasn't been any luck there. However, it's important to note that the […]

NBA Picks Betting Guide for the 2025-26 season

2026/02/18

In the blink of an eye, we're now in the second half of the NBA season and fans across the globe could not be more intrigued in how things are going to shape out the rest of the way. After a thrilling All-Star Game, all eyes are on the Oklahoma City Thunder to see if […]

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