Bookies in the Birmingham, Meridian Alabama Area: Alabama Football Betting

Submitted by Ean Lamb on

Written by :

Ean Lamb

Published on :

Bookies in the Birmingham and Meridian, Alabama areas will be taking plenty of bets on the Crimson Tide and Auburn.  It’s all about College Football betting in this state. 

Back when sports betting first emerged in the mid to late 1990’s, offshore sportsbooks focused heavily on ad buys for local sports radio stations throughout Alabama.  This state loves their College Football and they love betting.

Alabama and, specifically the Birmingham and Meridian areas, see more search inquiries for “College Football” than any other region in the US.  Birmingham, with a population that is about 40 times less than that of New York City, still sees a much higher volume of College Football fans based on its population. 

Tuscaloosa, home to the Crimson Tide, sees a peak of 100 on the search scale for the term “College Football”.  Jacksonville, Alabama also sees a high 100 on the search index during the month of September for “College Football”.

Why Join Ace Sportsbook - College Football betting on your smart phone, 30 percent cash deposit bonus with 3 x rollover, no fees on withdrawals, credit cards accepted, mobile betting available, pay per head available if you would like to place bets on behalf of multiple individuals.  Learn More About Ace Sportsbook Here

The term “Betting” peaks at 56 on the index in this region come September.  In comparison, New York City, with 40 times the number of people, sees a search index number for “Betting” peak at around 59 during the month of September.

Bookmaking in Alabama is not only prevalent because of the popularity of College Football, it is also considered a misdemeanor as opposed to a felony.

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com

Related Content

No. 25 Virginia Has the Worst CFP Odds of Any Ranked Team But Payout is $40K on a $100 Bet

No. 25 Virginia Has the Worst CFP Odds of Any Ranked Team But Payout is $40K on a $100 Bet

Virginia comes into Week 2 as a -8.5 favorite vs. West Virginia.
2026 Week 3 College Football Spreads Released

2026 Week 3 College Football Spreads Released

Week 3 of the college football season centers around one massive storyline—Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return to Ole Miss.
Texas Longhorns Are New Favorites to Win 2027 CFP Championship

Texas Longhorns Are New Favorites to Win 2027 CFP Championship

At one point last night, Ohio State looked like a lock to become a massive national championship favorite as they were annihilating Texas. The Buckeyes were already favored at BetOnline Spors & Casino to win what would be their second CFP title under Ryan Day.
Man in Louisiana Bets $100K on the Moneyline for Ducks to Beat Oregon State: They Lose

Man in Louisiana Bets $100K on the Moneyline for Ducks to Beat Oregon State: They Lose

Despite the Ducks coming into this game as a much as -24.5 on the spread and -2400 on the moneyline, they still somehow managed to lose 39-31.