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Since sports betting became legal here in the US in 2018, the industry has grown like crazy – and everyone has a seat at the table. Millions of women bettors joined FanDuel in 2021 and we would assume that number only grew in 2022. With more access and more ease to sports betting, it is no surprise that so many are jumping on board.
There are plenty of talented women that are handing out advice, picks, and sports betting info online, on social media, and at no charge to you!
We are listing off 10 women that you absolutely must be following on social media so that you don’t miss any of the great picks and action that will make you fall in love with the new hobby and show everyone who runs the books!
Ariel Epstein
Twitter: @ArielEpstein
Platform: Yahoo Sportsbook, MLB Network, NBA TV
Ariel Epstein is one of the most popular talents in all of sports betting. Currently, she works for Yahoo Sportsbook, MLB Network, and NBA TV. Epstein has risen up the ranks and is likely one of the highest paid sports betting personalities at the moment. She hands out great information and picks and makes it fun while she does it.
Epstein hosts lots of different shows and is well-versed in just about every major sport. To say what she does is hard is a total understatement. Understanding the ins and outs of sports like baseball and basketball while presenting that information on sports networks that are watched by avid fans is no easy task, but Epstein seems to do it with ease and is rocking it. Epstein is a must-follow if you want to see how some of the most well-versed and successful handicappers in the world operate. Epstein is truly a pro’s pro and there is no doubt that you are going to learn a whole lot from following her.
Minty Bets
Twitter: @MintyBets
Platform: Yahoo Sportsbook, MSG Networks, UFC
Mariners! pic.twitter.com/7ALbDjp7oq
— Minty (@MintyBets) October 9, 2022
Minty Bets has one of the best personalities in all of sports betting and is rocking it with lots of different titles under her resume as she hands out excellent sports betting advice that is used by thousands of followers. Currently, she works at Yahoo Sportsbook, making appearances with Ariel Epstein on her own show, Minty Bets. She also appears on MSG Networks and for UFC. Talk about knowing a wide range of sports and being able to flash her knowledge all around. She is well-known in the North East with the massive reach of MSG Networks but clearly is popular with a national audience thanks to Yahoo and UFC.
If you are into mixed martial arts and want to learn more about UFC, she is a great follow and breaks down some of the more confusing fighting bets that might not make sense on paper. Getting all the info you can on a sport that isn’t one of the major four is important before you take on any bet and Minty Bets does just that. What’s great is that you can take all the info that Minty gives you in bite-size pieces and she keeps all of her content entertaining and fresh. Far too often, we see handicappers and pick-givers follow the same old, boring show format and that simply isn’t the case with her content. We aren’t accepting boring handicappers anymore, and Minty is truly one of the most creative ones out there at the moment.
Erin Kate Dolan
Twitter: ErinKateDolan
Platform: ESPN
Erin Kate Dolan made the jump to the World Wide Leader in Sports this year and she has had MAJOR success. You could say that her job is coveted by just about everyone in the sports media industry. The major networks, like ESPN, are investing lots of money into sports betting content as they know the future is all about showing people how to bet and showing off how much money is being made on these games.
Dolan is at the forefront of that coverage and content and she does an incredible job. Dolan is always active on Twitter and constantly making videos that she posts just for social media with the picks that she likes for the week. On top of that, you’ll see her on television almost daily as she breaks down the best games that day, who you should bet on, and why her picks make sense.
Kelly In Vegas
Twitter: @KellyinVegas
Platform: Barstool Sports, WagerTalk
Even though @BarstoolBigCat doesn’t think I’m the best gambler at @barstoolsports… pic.twitter.com/S2uf2jH2lv
— Kelly (@kellyinvegas) January 9, 2023
One of the true “OG” women in sports betting, Kelly in Vegas is truly one of the most famous and influential personalities in the sports betting world. If you are going to follow anyone, you have to make sure that Kelly is right at the top of your list. She has worked for so many impressive networks, bouncing around from Bleacher Report to ESPN and now finding a home with Barstool Sports. She has been active on WagerTalk for years and is known for giving out picks that hit big and embody her confidence.
Not only does Kelly hand out lots of picks and explains how she came up with that decision, but she is big on education as well. She is no stranger to revealing how she handicaps games and how novice bettors can do the same. Finding influencers who are going above and beyond when it comes to teaching you more about sports betting is key to growing your knowledge and winning your bets. Kelly explains that she keeps lots of notes then moves that over to spreadsheets which are all color-coded. This is no hobby for the extremely popular host, but much rather a successful empire that she has run for herself.
Anita Marks
Twitter: @AnitaMarks
Platform: ESPN2
If you have ever watched the very popular ESPN betting show, Daily Wager, you have most definitely spent some time with Anita Marks. The very popular host of the show and handicapper wears many different hats and she wears them very well. You can find Marks on ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPN Radio. She is always handing out awesome picks from all the major sports. Marks is no beginner to sports betting and has been doing it for years at a very high level. Just think, you don’t get to ESPN and work on betting shows at that level without being really damn good at what you do. Marks is a total pro and she is always bringing in new viewers.
Not only does Marks excel at sports betting but she is also a fantasy sports guru. If you need to know who to start, who to sit, who you should be looking out for in the waiver wire, and who the best matchups are this week, Marks is the woman for you as she hosts plenty of fantasy football content.
Lisa Kerney
Twitter: @LisaKerney
Platforms: FanDuel
Formerly of ESPN, Lisa Kerney has become one of the biggest faces at FanDuel and the cable network that they are launching. The sportsbooks have turned into some of the most popular and reputable content markets and Kerney has helped them make that transition from a company that takes your money to a company that will help you make picks so you don’t lose so much of it. We always enjoy listening to Kerney as she talks to a variety of guests and really understands what kind of information bettors are looking for.
Kerney has access to some of the most successful and profitable sports bettors in the world and she is constantly posting them on her Twitter. It’s never too late to jump on board and give her a follow and let her lead you to a very profitable land. You can’t miss Kerney if you are tuned into FanDuel and following them on their social media accounts.
Liv Moods
Twitter: @LivMoods
Platforms: Volume Sports, FanDuel Sportsbook
One of the most popular social-video focused personalities, Liv Moods is all over social media feeds handing out picks and giving her reasons for why. Moods is a total mood for anyone who wants to learn more about betting and wants to hit picks while they do it. She has nearly 50K followers on Twitter and is always having fun with her picks.
If you need a good laugh, this is one of our favorite twitter accounts on the site. She is always good for a laugh with the major games that are going on, but when it comes to winning money she is as serious as they come. Liv Moods doesn’t hold back and says it like it is, she will call out any team and any player who is not performing.
Sara Slane
Twitter: @SaraSlane
Platforms: Slane Advisory
Sara Slane is a little different than the other women on this list, but she certainly deserves a spot. Slane managed the most important advocacy victory in AGA history, a campaign to overturn the federal ban on sports betting known as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Basically, she is one of the most important women in the sports betting world and is making it easier for anyone and everyone to bet. She has over 12 years of experience working in the casino gaming industry.
Slane is always shouting out women on her social media and she is bringing light to women and sports betting news. If there is an advocate that you want to be following, Slane is at the very top of the list as she provides critical information and is one of the most powerful women in the sports betting world.
Sunny Hampton
TikTok: @SunnyHampton1
If you want to stick to TikTok and quick informational and education videos, Sunny Hampton has you covered on all of that. One of the up and comers on social media, Hampton already boasts an impressive 50K followers on TikTok and will likely only add to that army of followers who love her content.
Hampton is giving out great picks and tons of educational tips so that you can raise your betting game. We love creators who are making it easy while making it fun and Hampton does exactly that. Hampton has a great sense of humor, telling her followers how to blow their boyfriends minds and showing them that they know more about sports betting than they do. Hampton is bound to be a huge success in the sports betting media world.
Mackenzie Brooks
TikTok: mackdaddy___
Instagram: @Quick_Locks
Platform: Quick Locks
Mackenzie Brooks is breaking down the essentials of sports betting and teaching novices how to jump in head first. Her quick videos are perfect for anyone on the go and she hands out great insights and trends in a fun way. She is one of the best, young handicappers on social media and if you are in college or just working yourself into sports betting as you enter the real world, we think that Brooks is a perfect follow for you.
One of the best parts about her TikTok videos is that she breaks down sports betting in a fun way that makes it easy for anyone to understand what can usually be a very difficult topic to understand. As she gives out picks, she makes it clear what stats and trends she likes to watch for when she is choosing who she might bet on. There is something to be said for how TikTok has changed the game when it comes to sports betting and BRooks is a total pro at using shorter video to make her picks. We definitely think he is an up and comer in this industry and she will make a huge name for herself.
