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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

Georgia Betting Proponents Should be Hoping for Keisha Lance Bottoms to Become Governor

Georgia Betting Proponents Should be Hoping for Keisha Lance Bottoms to Become Governor

2026/10/16

Soon enough, everyone is going to find out who ends up winning the Georgia Governor race, and there's a lot of focus on plenty of candidates. This is also going to end up impacting Georgia betting news, as we all know just how much opposition there's been in recent years. That's why Georgia betting proponents […]
Oklahoma's Sports Betting Uncertainty Is Impacted By Prediction Markets

Oklahoma's Sports Betting Uncertainty Is Impacted By Prediction Markets

2026/10/15

Unfortunately for sports fans in the state, it doesn't look like Oklahoma betting news is going to get much better in 2027. While people have been hoping that a push for legalization will arrive next year, things aren't looking overly promising there. And with that, it's safe to say that Oklahoma's sports betting uncertainty is […]
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Calling for Alabama to Bring In Sports Betting

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Calling for Alabama to Bring In Sports Betting

2026/10/15

There are countless people who still can't believe that Alabama is yet to get things over the line when it comes to legal wagers. Alabama betting can't seem to get the green light, and officials in the state certainly are not helping. With countless people calling out officials, you can add a basketball Hall of […]
Texas Lawmakers Are Now Considering Pushing to Ban Prediction Markets

Texas Lawmakers Are Now Considering Pushing to Ban Prediction Markets

2026/10/08

Much has been said about prediction markets taking over Texas betting, and not in a good way. For a while now, people have been using that loophole to sneak in their sports wagers, and plenty of eyebrows were raised when Texas previously wasn't going all-in to stop it. That has since changed, however, as Texas […]
Florida Betting Regulators Remind Users to Be Careful During Football Season

Florida Betting Regulators Remind Users to Be Careful During Football Season

2026/10/08

Now that the football season is here in full swing, there's no question at all that Florida betting is about to reach new heights. This is always going to be one of the busiest times of the year for The Seminole Tribe and its sports betting operations, especially with the Hard Rock App controlling all […]
Fanatics is Set to Invest Around $1 Billion in Betting Ads and it Could Impact California

Fanatics is Set to Invest Around $1 Billion in Betting Ads and it Could Impact California

2026/10/07

Time and time again, people are left wondering whether or not some good news will be coming for the California betting push within the next year or not. As things stand, things remain illegal, but there's hope that maybe, just maybe, the state will make history and get things over the line this year. With […]
New Kalshi Loan Proposal Would Add to Idaho's Prediction Markets Concerns

New Kalshi Loan Proposal Would Add to Idaho's Prediction Markets Concerns

2026/09/25

When it comes to Idaho betting news, we are still waiting to see if the state is going to find a way to get things legalized by next year. Until then, due to Federal regulations, people continue to use prediction markets for their sports betting needs, which is something that officials want to end as […]
Hawaii Legalizing Sports Betting Could Still Be on the Table for 2027

Hawaii Legalizing Sports Betting Could Still Be on the Table for 2027

2026/09/25

Despite things not going to plan for the Hawaii betting efforts in 2026, it felt like a giant step was taken in the right direction. Getting two bills in the works earlier this year was promising and despite them both failing to move the right trajectory, it has shown that the state is serious about […]
Georgia Prediction Markets Are Already on the Rise for the NFL Season

Georgia Prediction Markets Are Already on the Rise for the NFL Season

2026/09/23

This was a major worry that officials and lawmakers had at the top of their list with the summer months going away, and the fall arriving. When it comes to Georgia betting news, things remain illegal in the state, though there's a hope that things can get changed next year at some point. With that, […]
Kalshi Remains in a Lawsuit in New Mexico Over Controversial Prediction Markets

Kalshi Remains in a Lawsuit in New Mexico Over Controversial Prediction Markets

2026/09/18

Things continue to be tossed into a bit of a loop when it comes to New Mexico betting news. While in-person betting has been at the forefront of things for a while now, online wagers haven't been passed yet. Despite that prediction markets continue to be popular, but the New Mexico Attorney General is hoping […]
Mississippi is Facing a Battle for Online Sports Betting in 2027

Mississippi is Facing a Battle for Online Sports Betting in 2027

2026/09/17

While legal Mississippi sports betting has been on the table for people for several years, online wagers continue to get banned. There have been legalization efforts of late, but things continue to get blocked in trying to get things across the line. While officials are hoping to get things moving in the right direction next […]
Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push Is Now Up to the Voters in November

Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push Is Now Up to the Voters in November

2026/09/17

An interesting turn has been taken when it comes to Nebraska betting news, as it looks like online wagers could finally be making their way to the state in the near future. Wait, what? That's right, this summer, news has broken that different petitions to allow online sports betting have passed the necessary rounds to […]
Prediction Markets Continue to Complicate the South Carolina Betting Push

Prediction Markets Continue to Complicate the South Carolina Betting Push

2026/09/14

As people in the state are quite familiar with, South Carolina betting remains illegal for sports fans, as SC is one of 11 states without it being an option. However, places like Kalshi and PolyMarket continue to grow in popularity, which is not good at all. And with that, it's really no secret that prediction […]
New Lawsuit is Standing in the Way of Online Wisconsin Sports Betting

New Lawsuit is Standing in the Way of Online Wisconsin Sports Betting

2026/09/10

Just when we all thought that online Wisconsin betting was going to be on the way leading up to the NFL season getting here, a change of plans has arrived at the last second in dramatic fashion. Originally, Governor Tony Evers signed a new law into action for legal online wagers, but Republicans are now […]
Federal Judge Blocked Minnesota's Prediction Markets Ban at the Last Minute

Federal Judge Blocked Minnesota's Prediction Markets Ban at the Last Minute

2026/09/09

The frustration levels in Minnesota must be on the rise for officials and lawmakers, with things taking some many turns this summer. Originally for Minnesota betting news, it was revealed that history was being made, with a ban on prediction markets coming at the beginning of August. It was news that was widely celebrated. However, […]
NFL Betting is About to Skyrocket in Florida and For Good Reason

NFL Betting is About to Skyrocket in Florida and For Good Reason

2026/09/04

Do you smell that in the air? Yup, football is back and that's going to prove to be major for the Florida sports betting numbers moving forward. That's because there's simply no question that people are always fired up when it comes to the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Because of this, […]
Texas Not Getting Involved With the Prediction Markets Ban is Surprising

Texas Not Getting Involved With the Prediction Markets Ban is Surprising

2026/09/03

Throughout the United States, countless states have voiced their displeasure when it comes to prediction markets, with the wheels getting in motion to bring them to a halt. For Texas sports betting, things remain illegal, but people have been able to use the markets for their needs. However, officials haven't been happy, which is why […]
DraftKings Launching in California Adds to the Sports Betting Problems

DraftKings Launching in California Adds to the Sports Betting Problems

2026/09/01

The long list of issues for California sports betting knows no bounds, and things just took another unfortunate turn thanks to a major sportsbook. Just recently this summer, news launched of more online sports betting options for local fans despite things not being legal in the state. That's right, DraftKings launching in California adds to […]
Seattle Judge Officially Brought an End to Kalshi Sports Betting in Washington

Seattle Judge Officially Brought an End to Kalshi Sports Betting in Washington

2026/08/26

This had been in the works or Washington betting for quite some time, and now things have been moved over the line. In case you missed it, Washington state had been working in recent months to make sure prediction markets would be halted, as online sports betting is not legalized unless at an authorized casino, […]
Missouri Sports Betting Revenue Took a Dive This Summer

Missouri Sports Betting Revenue Took a Dive This Summer

2026/08/25

Ever since legalization arrived for Missouri sports betting, we've seen some pretty impressive handles come in. This has spoken volumes to the great decision that arrived by getting things over the line. However, not everything has gone perfectly, as a bit of wake-up call arrived recently, that's because the Missouri sports betting revenue took a […]
Mike Mazzei Becoming Oklahoma Governor Would be Trouble for Sports Betting

Mike Mazzei Becoming Oklahoma Governor Would be Trouble for Sports Betting

2026/08/25

As things stand, just about everyone in Oklahoma is gearing up for the November elections, as a new Governor will be voted in to replace Kevin Stitt. For plenty of people, this has been viewed as a positive, as Stitt has long worked against the tribes in trying to get sports betting legalized. However, there's […]
Legal Sports Betting is Understandably a Part of Georgia's Mid-Terms

Legal Sports Betting is Understandably a Part of Georgia's Mid-Terms

2026/08/24

While other states in the region have run laps around the Peach State, Georgia betting is still behind with the times. With no sports betting in particular, this is something that people continue to complain about, but the hope is that maybe as soon as next year history can be made. With that, it shouldn't […]
Alabama Lawmaker is Ready for Legal Sports Betting to Be Addressed Again

Alabama Lawmaker is Ready for Legal Sports Betting to Be Addressed Again

2026/08/24

Throughout recent history, the push for Alabama betting has not gone according to plan, which has been a nightmare for sports fans in the states. At times, it has felt like some positive-looking bills have been presented to the House, but things have gone south pretty dang quickly. Well, the good news here is that […]
New Bill Could Help Idaho Rid Itself of the Prediction Markets Problem

New Bill Could Help Idaho Rid Itself of the Prediction Markets Problem

2026/08/19

With no positive for the Idaho betting push, there remains to be a ton of debate on how to tackle the new craze that is putting money down on your favorite teams via different prediction markets. While things are operational in nearby Washington, people in major cities of Idaho, of course including Boise, are out […]
New Mexico Lawmaker Joining the Fight for Online Sports Betting

New Mexico Lawmaker Joining the Fight for Online Sports Betting

2026/08/18

Despite there being in-person wagers on the table for people who want to participate in New Mexico betting, it hasn't been wasted on anyone that online options still are not legal. This has been something that people in the state have been quite upset about, with no changes looking imminent. However, could a New Mexico […]
Prediction Markets Could Impact Voting for Hawaii's Next Governor

Prediction Markets Could Impact Voting for Hawaii's Next Governor

2026/08/18

In what has proven to be an issue for countless states out there, prediction markets have impacted Hawaii betting, but not in a way that people were hoping for. As things stand, Hawaii is one of the 11 states who is yet to legalize any form of legal sports betting. However, with mid-terms here, there's […]
Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push Has Overwhelming Support

Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push Has Overwhelming Support

2026/08/17

While in-person sports betting has been made available in Nebraska and people are loving it, the fact that mobile outlets aren't in operation continues to upset plenty of people. However, it has been made more than clear on several occasions that people are ready for some Nebraska betting history to be made. That's because as […]
Kalshi Getting Involved With Florida's Governor Race Impacts Sports Betting

Kalshi Getting Involved With Florida's Governor Race Impacts Sports Betting

2026/08/13

Coming in early 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis will officially leave office, which will have an overall impact on Florida betting news as we know it. DeSantis made history by agreeing to the 30-year sports betting pact with The Seminole Tribe, with legal wagers arriving to make everyone happy. For a full breakdown of the state's […]
Vikki Goodwin Surging in the Governor Race is Big for Texas Betting

Vikki Goodwin Surging in the Governor Race is Big for Texas Betting

2026/08/12

As has been the case for quite a long time, Texas betting news has been mostly negative. However, is there a glimmer of hope on the way for people who are ready for history to be made? That could be the case depending on how things go for the next election for Governor. As things […]
California Tribes Continue to Push Their Betting Efforts to 2028

California Tribes Continue to Push Their Betting Efforts to 2028

2026/08/11

It's a tail as old as time, but California betting news hasn't gone quite the way that people had been hoping for. With no legal sports betting on the docket for the rest of the year, Californians are hopeful that maybe some changes will arrive in the near future. With that, California tribes continue to […]
Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor is Fully Against Legal Sports Betting

Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor is Fully Against Legal Sports Betting

2026/07/24

Well, there's major worry that this is only going to further delay the Mississippi betting efforts for the future. That's because there has been a ton of opposition in the past, and more of the same has arrived from a high-ranking official. In some devastating news, it has been revealed that Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor is […]
Wisconsin's Online Betting Launch is Still Getting Delayed

Wisconsin's Online Betting Launch is Still Getting Delayed

2026/07/23

It wasn't that long ago that people all over the state received some positive Wisconsin betting news. That news of course was that legal online sports betting was on its way, as it was viewed as a major win for bettors everywhere. However, while that was a big win, Wisconsin's online betting launch is still […]
South Carolina's Betting Delay is Made Worse With NC's Success

South Carolina's Betting Delay is Made Worse With NC's Success

2026/07/23

We don't have to tell you that nothing but negative South Carolina betting news has been coming in. Earlier this year, another effort to get things legalized fell through, which added to the anger for citizens. To make things even worse, nearby North Carolina  got things across the line not too long ago and things […]
Minnesota is Still Planning to Block Prediction Markets on August 1

Minnesota is Still Planning to Block Prediction Markets on August 1

2026/07/22

Could a last-minute change arrive here? That's what plenty of people have on their minds right now, as there's uncertainty as to what's going to happen in the state of Minnesota when it comes to prediction markets. For now, Minnesota is still planning to block prediction markets on August 1, which would result in it […]
Washington State Has Taken a Huge Step in Banning Kalshi

Washington State Has Taken a Huge Step in Banning Kalshi

2026/07/22

In what has been a battle for months now, it seems like some clarity could be coming soon for Washington betting. That's because for a little while now, the state has been battling with prediction markets to try and get things brought to a stop. Well, things have reached a new level and Washington State […]
Oklahoma Tribal Leaders Calling for Prediction Markets Regulations

Oklahoma Tribal Leaders Calling for Prediction Markets Regulations

2026/07/20

In recent months, there has been a rise in state voicing their displease with how prediction markets are able to operate at a federal level. In terms of Oklahoma betting news, nothing but bad news has come in, but people have been able to use loopholes to get their wagers in. And with that said, […]
Missouri Posted a Sports Betting Revenue Record in May

Missouri Posted a Sports Betting Revenue Record in May

2026/07/20

Thus far, things have really been strong for the Missouri betting efforts, as things were launched not too long ago and people have been racing to get their wagers in. During the winter months, fantastic numbers were posted, but you just had a feeling that things were going to be on the rise for the […]
Alabama Rocked By a Sports Betting Scandal At the Worst Time Possible

Alabama Rocked By a Sports Betting Scandal At the Worst Time Possible

2026/07/16

Much like some other southern states in the USA, nothing but bad Alabama betting news has been coming in. This included the state not being able to push forward with legalization efforts, as Alabama sports betting remains unavailable and Alabama is still one of 11 states where there's no legal form of sport betting. Well, […]
Georgia's Betting Failures Are Made Worse With England vs. Argentina

Georgia's Betting Failures Are Made Worse With England vs. Argentina

2026/07/15

Earlier this year, the terrible news came in that legal sports betting in Georgia wasn't going to go through, as the latest push fell flat. With that sports betting bill not moving past the senate, it set everything back to square one. With the World Cup being wrapped up now too, it adds to the […]
Florida Betting Skyrocketed With Games at the Hard Rock Stadium

Florida Betting Skyrocketed With Games at the Hard Rock Stadium

2026/07/13

It's hard to believe, but the 2026 World Cup is almost over. This week, the final is on the way, as England, Argentina, Spain and France all remain in the hunt to win it all. With that said, there have been some big-time games in Miami in recent weeks, which was great for business all […]
Texas Hoping for Prediction Markets Regulations to Protect the Youth

Texas Hoping for Prediction Markets Regulations to Protect the Youth

2026/07/10

With the way prediction markets have grown in popularity in recent years, it's no secret that it has impacted Texas betting news in a major way. This loophole has arrived for local citizens to take advantage of, which is something that the state has strongly been against for a little while. However, until things do […]
World Cup Betting Numbers Should Be Eye-Opening for California Officials

World Cup Betting Numbers Should Be Eye-Opening for California Officials

2026/07/09

With the 2026 World Cup taking over, it's safe to say that this has led to a ton of movement for California sports betting. However, with things still not being legalized, residents are forced to go the prediction markets route. And with that, the World Cup betting numbers should be eye-opening for California officials right […]
California Politician Joining the Fight for a Prediction Markets Ban in the State

California Politician Joining the Fight for a Prediction Markets Ban in the State

2026/06/22

In recent weeks and months, headlines for California betting news have been dominated by the prediction markets still operating in the state. Plain and simple, lawmakers are not happy about what’s happening across the California betting landscape, and the push to bring things down has continued at a consistent level. And with that, news has […]
Prediction Markets Are on Full Display for a California Mayor Race

Prediction Markets Are on Full Display for a California Mayor Race

2026/06/22

Just when you thought the controversy surrounding prediction markets was starting to slow down a little in California, the latest news sure has a lot of people talking, but not for a good reason. That's because for an upcoming ballot in Los Angeles, celebrity Spencer Pratt is in the hunt, but because of the betting […]
South Carolina's Governor Race Will Have an Impact on Sports Betting

South Carolina's Governor Race Will Have an Impact on Sports Betting

2026/06/22

Will some positive South Carolina betting news make its way to the state soon? That's what plenty of people are hoping for. As of this writing, there are 39 states with legal options, but South Carolina is still trying to get things over the line. The problem is there's a lot of opposition, especially with […]
NBA Finals Betting Was on Fire in Texas Thanks to the Spurs

NBA Finals Betting Was on Fire in Texas Thanks to the Spurs

2026/06/22

As most of you know by now, there is no legal sports betting passed as a whole in the state of Texas, which is something that people continue to be upset about Despite that, however, people continue to find ways to get in on the action, with prediction markets of course leading the way. With […]
Prediction Markets Are Going All-In on World Cup Betting in Alabama

Prediction Markets Are Going All-In on World Cup Betting in Alabama

2026/06/22

Across the world, there's World Cup fever among sports bettors and things have reached a new level in the United States. Why does this matter for Alabama betting news? Well, it's because we are seeing a rise very quickly in Alabama betting activity despite legalization not being close. How is that happening? Well, it's because […]
Prediction Markets Are Complicating Florida Sports Betting a Bit

Prediction Markets Are Complicating Florida Sports Betting a Bit

2026/06/19

From the moment everyone learned that Florida sports betting was going to relaunch a couple of years ago, things have been brilliant for the state. There's been a ton of buy-in from people making their wagers, as the Hard Rock App continues to be the sole legal betting option for people from an online standpoint. […]
New Casino in Texas Under Construction Will Impact Betting as a Whole

New Casino in Texas Under Construction Will Impact Betting as a Whole

2026/06/19

When it comes to Texas betting news there always seems to be some uncertainty around the future of the push as a whole. As things stand, there are no legal sports betting options, while there are only a handful of tribal-based casinos that are under operation. However, there seems to be a big update on […]
Sports Betting Addiction Remains a Major Point of Contention in Texas

Sports Betting Addiction Now a Major Point of Contention in Texas

2026/06/18

When will some positive Texas betting news come in for local citizens? That's the question that plenty of people have on their minds, as nothing but negative updates have been coming in. With that, there have been some recent controversies surrounding betting in the state, of course including the prediction markets. However, with an athlete […]
Another Illegal Betting Operation Was Shut Down in California

Another Illegal Betting Operation Was Shut Down in California

2026/06/17

When it comes to California betting news, things have been going south for a little while now. With no legalization coming in yet, it has forced people to find different ways to put money down. Whether it be casino-type games, or sports betting in California, we've seen a lot of illegal activity in recent years. […]
No World Cup Betting in Georgia is Costing the State Millions in Revenue

No World Cup Betting in Georgia is Costing the State Millions in Revenue

2026/06/16

With the World Cup in full swing, this provides both good and bad news for Georgia betting. On one hand, legal sports betting is not legal, but the door is open to place futures bets on the tournament through prediction markets, as that has been made legal at a Federal level. However, there's no question […]
Missouri Sports Betting Posted Impressive Numbers for April

Missouri Sports Betting Posted Impressive Numbers for April

2026/06/16

From the moment good news came in for Missouri betting news back in December 2025, we have seen some pretty fantastic numbers posted across the board. To get things going in 2026, the same has been the case, as people all over the state aren't thinking twice about placing their wagers. And with that, it […]
The Texas Sports Betting Opposition Now Has More to Work With

The Texas Sports Betting Opposition Now Has More to Work With

2026/06/15

In recent years, the hope has been that some positive Texas betting news would come in for the legalization efforts, but the opposite has been the case. Now, while Texas is still hoping to get things done in the next year or two, there are still a lot of things standing in the way. With […]
Minnesota Became the First U.S. State to Ban Prediction Markets

Minnesota Became the First U.S. State to Ban Prediction Markets

2026/06/15

Wow. That's all plenty of people have to say right now, as the Minnesota betting news has taken quite the turn. While sports betting is not legal in the state, people have been relying on Kalshi and others for their needs in recent months. However, last month, news broke that Minnesota became the first U.S. […]
Myles Garrett trade will impact California sports betting

Myles Garrett Trade Will Have a Big Impact on California Sports Betting

2026/06/12

Despite the National Football League season not starting for several months, the excitement for the Los Angeles Rams to take the field keeps on growing. And with that, the trade of Myles Garrett to the NFC West side sure has a lot of people talking. And with that, it's no question safe to say that […]
Even the OKC Thunder Were Impacted By the Sports Betting Failure

Even the OKC Thunder Were Impacted By the Sports Betting Failure

2026/06/09

Earlier this year, some pretty disappointing updates came in for the Oklahoma betting push, as the sports betting bill on the table didn't move on in the Senate. There was hope that with this bill, not only would things get legalized in the near future, but there was even a launch date in mind for […]
World Cup Betting is Quickly Taking Off in Florida

World Cup Betting is Quickly Taking Off in Florida

2026/06/08

As of this writing, the start of the 2026 World Cup is less than a week away. With this, the excitement is through the roof for the state of Florida, as there are going to be some games taking place in Miami as well. With that said, it should not be surprising at all that […]
Wisconsin's Online Sports Betting Plan Looks Similar to Florida's

Wisconsin's Online Sports Betting Plan Looks Similar to Florida's

2026/06/08

Earlier this year, people all over were able to celebrate the brilliant Wisconsin betting news that online gambling was on the way. More specifically, online sports betting finally passed, with the Badger State all set to get things launched down the road. Governor Tony Evers signed off on things, and while there's no set date, […]
Washington State Made a Big Change to Local Sports Betting Rules

Washington State Made a Big Change to Local Sports Betting Rules

2026/06/08

As you probably could have guessed, things have been on the rise in terms of Washington betting news, as the tribal casinos continue to see great success with the in-person betting that is taking place. However, plenty of headlines are now being made, as there's another reason for people to get excited. That's because Washington […]

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