SEC Sports Betting States and Sportsbook Apps Expected To Launch

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SEC Sports Betting State and Sportsbook Apps are not only expanding rapidly but also helping college football sports betting reach a new and exciting level across the nation.

The only football entity that could possibly dream of the NFL’s level of power is the SEC, as the conference’s dominance is unmatched across NCAA football.

The SEC Sports Betting States and the sportsbook apps that help Southeastern Conference college football fans reach a new level of fandom are more than simply noteworthy.

As it currently stands, only one of the many SEC college football states is currently live in legal online sports betting (Tennessee). But that doesn’t mean we should all pack it up and head home—or worse yet, start watching the ACC.

Several SEC college football states are coming soon, including Florida and Georgia. This equates to an incoming tidal wave ready to allow all willing participants to double their Saturday Down South fun.

Those who currently reside in or are within state limits of an already-legal online sports betting state can get started with Caesars Sportsbook’s excellent new-user $1,500 deposit match offer today.

SEC Sports Betting States Snapshot

SEC Sports Betting States with Legal Online Sports Betting

Just one of the SEC’s 11 states is currently live and legal via online sports betting. Tennessee is the only state currently leading the charge for the SEC as of right now, but as previously mentioned, more are sure to follow.

Each state faces its own unique motivations and challenges. In the online sports gambling world, there’s never a one-size-fits-all solution.

Tennessee

It’s a Tennessee world when it comes to SEC online sports betting. The Volunteer State is currently living up to its name: Volunteering as the first SEC college football state to get into the legalized online sports betting world.

While Mississippi legalized sports gambling in 2018, it has yet to go live with the online sports betting action. This means the Tennessee Volunteers and their fans are the only SEC team to enjoy the fruits of online sports wagering at the current moment. (Let’s not forget about the Vanderbilt Commodores, either.)

Top Illinois sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM
• WynnBET

Current Tennessee online sports betting promos:

• Caesars Sportsbook: $1,500 deposit match
• FanDuel Sportsbook: $1,000 risk-free bet
• DraftKings Sportsbook: $50 risk-free bet plus a $1,000 deposit bonus
• BetMGM: $600 risk-free bet

Saturday Down South’s Tennessee online sports betting page has everything covered.

Louisiana

Here comes Louisiana, folks. While the state isn’t yet live in online sports gambling endeavors, legal sports betting passed in State Congress in early June 2021. The next step is sportsbooks applying for licenses through the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

The projected launch date is late 2021, sometime during the football season, something that can’t happen soon enough for in-state LSU Tigers fans.

Louisiana sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

SEC Sports Betting States on the verge of legal online sports betting

Florida

Floridians are so close they can see the dollar bills dancing in their heads as they sleep. Florida is officially on deck after the news that broke earlier this year.

Three separate bills have entered the State legislature from the House. Even more encouraging is the idea that the Senate looks primed to also be ready to make a push. It becomes tricky when thinking about the Seminole Gaming Tribe—which nearly all of the state’s gambling.

Soon, Florida Gators football will become a big-time online sports betting play within the Sunshine State.

Possible Florida sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

Become acquainted with the road to Florida online sports betting, courtesy of Saturday Down South.

SEC Sports Betting States still waiting for Online Sports Betting

Alabama

If only Alabama lawmakers were as dominant and forward-thinking as Nick Saban’s team. Perhaps online sports betting would already be a reality in the state.

Unfortunately, Alabama isn’t close to legal online sports betting. At least not yet. So, Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers fans who reside in-state will have to wait it out like the other tough nuts to crack.

Could you imagine the Iron Bowl’s overall hype with legalized Alabama online sports betting in the mix?

Possible Alabama sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

Arkansas

Arkansas has legalized sports betting, but the online part of it isn’t quite there yet. The state has recently looked into the possibility, something that’s encouraged many onlookers.

House Bill 1942, sponsored by Representative Lee Johnson, would legalize online betting in the state. The language in the bill suggests each of the casino properties in the state would be able to apply for up to three online sports betting skins.

Until then, the Arkansas Razorbacks will have to continue SEC play without the added bonus of online sports betting available to its student body (over 21).

Possible Arkansas sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

Georgia

It looked good for most of 2021, but then … a setback. After passing in the Senate, the state’s sports betting legislation failed.

An agreement could not be reached, which means 2022 (at the earliest) is the safest bet for when the state will turn live with online sports wagering. Hey, at least the Georgia Bulldogs are still a Saturday event.

Possible Georgia sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

Make sure to consume Saturday Down South’s Georgia online sports betting page for every update.

Kentucky

Over a year ago, Kentucky took one of the first steps in legalizing online sports betting. Unfortunately, the state is not any closer to passing a law.

Rep. Adam Koenig (R) championed a betting bill and cleared a House committee without opposition in January 2020. But it’s been since delayed, partly due to the pandemic and partly due to other leadership that hasn’t allowed it to see the floor.

Sorry, Kentucky Wildcats fans, but your day will ultimately arrive at some point.

Possible Kentucky sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

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Mississippi

Mississippi isn’t just a word used in flag football or seven on sevens; it’s an actual state, of course. This football-crazed territory loves its college brand and has two teams that belong to the all-powerful SEC.

Both Ole Miss and Mississippi State have longstanding traditions within college football’s mightiest conference. Unfortunately, although Mississippi legalized sports gambling quickly back in 2018—after the overturn of PASPA—in-state residents continue to wait for legal online sports betting action.

Residents, including Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs fans, can be on sports at certain brick-and-mortar locations, but no sportsbooks are currently involved at the moment.

Possible Mississippi sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

Missouri

Not only is there no online sports betting in Missouri, but the state hasn’t even yet legalized sports gambling on a retail basis. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as lawmakers made a strong effort in late 2020 to push things to the table.

The logistics surrounding how it should all play out is what’s currently holding everything up. This means in-state Missouri Tigers fans will have to settle for in-game results for now.

Possible Missouri sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

South Carolina

South Carolina represents one of the long-shot states at the moment. Longstanding traditions that are very much anti-gambling have remained strong to this day. When the tide finally turns is anybody’s best guess.

It doesn’t look like in-state South Carolina Gamecocks fans will have the ability to double their fun anytime soon.

Possible South Carolina sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

Texas

Much like South Carolina, the great state of Texas also belongs to the “longshot” category. Sports betting remains illegal in the state, and despite some bills floating around, nothing of substance has materialized.

For the SEC, Texas remains a big one moving forward, courtesy of the Texas A&M Aggies SEC representation.

Possible Texas sportsbooks and mobile sports betting apps that could launch:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetMGM

SEC Football Betting Odds 2021

Win Total Over-Unders 2021

SEC Win Total Over-Unders are always a popular play, and the 2021 NCAA regular season shouldn’t change that sentiment. The usual suspects lead the group, starting with Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide at 11.5 wins.

Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook, last updated Aug. 4, 2021 (unless otherwise noted).

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SEC Football Betting Championship Odds 2021

Welcome to the big show. The winner of the SEC championship is usually considered the best college football team in the land—regardless of the College Football Playoff result. Besides, an SEC team has won four of the last six and 11 of the last 15 College Football National Championships.

SEC Championship History:

It’s been Alabama country in the SEC over the last decade and change. Sure, LSU and Georgia have been sprinkled in at times, but the Crimson Tide are still the top dogs and it’s not close.

SEC Championship Facts, Trends:

• Alabama has the most SEC championships (9).
• The West holds a 17-12 lead over the East division.
• The Over has gone 18-11.
• Alabama has won six of the last nine.

SEC Football Betting Division Odds 2021

SEC West Division Odds 2021:

SEC East Division Odds 2021:

SEC Football Betting National Championship Odds 2021

It’s the SEC and Ohio State at the top right now. Naturally, mightily Alabama currently leads the way at +250, while Georgia is a worthy pick at +600, currently holding down the No. 4 spot.

Texas A&M, LSU and Florida are lingering on the outer fringes, all representing a decent preseason play.

SEC National Championship Facts, Trends:

• Alabama has the second-most national championships ever, trailing Yale by just two.
• Alabama head coach Nick Saban has the most national championships for a head coach ever, one more than Bear Bryant (six of Saban’s titles came with Alabama while the other came with LSU, all while coaching an SEC team).
• The SEC has won four of the last eight national championships and 11 of the last 15, including seven straight from 2006 to 2012.
• The SEC has won the most college football national championships (20), leading the Big 12 by four.

SEC Heisman Trophy Odds 2021

The only thing the oddsmakers don’t know what to do in this category is which Ohio State quarterback to bet on. Either way, as per usual, there are plenty of SEC names at the top of the list to bet on.

Alabama’s Bryce Young finds himself third with +900 odds, whereas Georgia’s J.T. Daniels sits fourth at +1200.

SEC Heisman Trophy Facts, Trends:

• Only three teams have more Heisman Trophy winners than Alabama’s three (Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC). Florida and Auburn also have three apiece.
• The last two Heisman Trophies have gone to SEC players (Alabama’s DeVonta Smith and LSU’s Joe Burrow).

Check out Saturday Down South’s full Heisman Trophy Odds for 2021.

SEC Sports Betting FAQ