Want to keep up with everything going on in the growing US sports betting industry and legalization efforts across the United States? We’ve got you covered. The LSR Podcast is your weekly one-stop shop to survey the landscape in America as sports wagering becomes legal in more states. Host Matt Brown leads the discussion with LSR managing editor Adam Candee, and industry analysts and writers Eric Ramsey and Dustin Gouker. You can subscribe to the LSR Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. If you want to interact with other fans of the pod, check out the Flick app.
Fri, October 11, 2024
Matt and Adam meet up for the annual gaming convention in Las Vegas and report back with their notes on the hottest discussion topics: will more sports betting brands ever launch in Florida (5:16), what's the next big thing for sportsbooks after same-game parlays (8:16), the issue that popped up the most at the show (19:39), and an update on the timeline for sports betting in California (23:40).
Fri, October 04, 2024
Legal happenings from around the US and UK lead the news around the sports betting landscape this week, including a disgraced former NFL employee suing FanDuel (00:46), the ongoing battle over the 2018 FanDuel sale (6:58), DraftKings winning a round against its former head of VIP (13:54), and a settlement between the SEC and DraftKings (18:26).
Mon, September 16, 2024
Lachlan Murdoch spoke this week about whether or not his company will exercise its option to purchase nearly a 20% stake in FanDuel before the opportunity expires. Plus, another opposition group appears to work against the Missouri online sports betting initiative (5:39), the industry pushes back against the latest version of a federal sports betting bill (10:04), and house rules remain important to read (19:05).
Thu, September 05, 2024
As Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season arrives, the crew discusses how many ads we'll see during the games, whether sportsbooks will send promos to retain existing customers while trying to recruit new ones, and which sports betting operators face the most important tests as the biggest time of the year arrives for their bottom lines.
Thu, August 29, 2024
A mysterious lawsuit challenging the online Missouri sports betting ballot measure appears, but no one is certain who is behind it. Plus, DraftKings goes shopping (7:21), an NFLPA lawsuit against the crown is even bigger than expected (13:58), a suit over alleged deceptive sportsbook marketing moves forward (17:53), and another illegal bookie meets justice (22:28).
Thu, August 22, 2024
Sealed court documents show that the NFL Players Association is suing DraftKings for a potential breach of contract, but which one? Plus, sportsbooks put millions more dollars into the effort to legalize sports betting in Missouri (6:18), Nebraska's chance at passing a bill in 2024 dies (9:10), the AGA wants regulators to look into sweeps (11:23), and Massachusetts gets serious about talking limits (15:58).
Thu, August 15, 2024
The plan for a DraftKings surcharge on winning bettors in high-tax states lasted just 13 days, as the company abandoned the idea shortly after FanDuel declined to match it. Plus, Missouri will vote on legalizing sports betting this fall (16:04), Nebraska might do the same (18:08), and Intralot might be in legal trouble in Washington DC (23:49).
Thu, August 08, 2024
Everything You Need To Know About DraftKings Surcharge (01:08), Legal Sports Report revenue analyst Eric Ramsey joins the pod crew to break down his analysis of how much money DraftKings could make by implementing a surcharge on winning bettors in higher-tax states. Also, a debate on whether legislators are to blame for high tax rates and whether FanDuel will follow the footsteps of DraftKings with its own fee (19:16).
Sat, August 03, 2024
A special legislative session in Nebraska is underway, with online sports betting legalization up for discussion. Plus, a Missouri ballot measure takes a key step (3:52), the latest poll on iGaming in New York shows support (7:09), and a move by PrizePicks raises questions about whether the company wants to buy or sell (12:46).
Thu, July 25, 2024
Superbook decided to end its US operations outside Las Vegas last week. Why couldn't one of the most recognized names in Las Vegas make more of an impact? Plus, a new entrant in sports betting and iGaming comes to PA (11:18), what comes next for VSiN after DraftKings sold it back (15:43), and a recap of the NCLGS Summer Conference in Pittsburgh (23:52).
Wed, July 17, 2024
With publicly traded operators in sports betting set to report earnings for Q2 2024, Matthew Waters joins the show to preview what to expect for PENN, DKNG, CZR, MGM, and others. Plus, what in the world is going on in Washington, D.C., where a budget snafu has the market on hold (24:51).
Thu, July 11, 2024
Two more brands decide to call it quits after trying to make a dent in the US sports betting market. What does it mean for the bigger players? Plus, the latest developments in the Jontay Porter NBA scandal (13:11), why a new acquisition shows Caesars is better understanding its situation (20:15), and a New Jersey legislator starting the long climb toward reversing a betting ban (26:25).
Fri, June 28, 2024
A wild lawsuit targeting DraftKings and a prominent professional sports bettor drops in New York, leading to larger discussion around how sharps get action down at sportsbooks. Plus, MGM makes a big purchase for its international business (13:34), DC finally moves past its sports betting folly (18:33), and UK election betting scandals offer a cautionary tale in the US (22:10).
Sat, June 22, 2024
The US Supreme Court chose not to hear a challenge to the Florida gaming compact that paved the way for Hard Rock Bet to launch. What could that mean for tribes in other states? Plus, Boyd shows interest in acquiring Penn (8:00), Massachusetts goes back to the limits discussion (12:57), and more states take action against a major offshore sportsbook (21:23).
Thu, June 13, 2024
The new president of the NCAA made an interesting comment about the legalization of sports betting in the United States this week at a conference. Also, the crew talks about what the legislative prospects look like for Texas in 2025 (8:02) and an analyst's thoughts on what tiers sports betting operators fall into in the US (12:08).
Thu, May 23, 2024
Another legislative session comes to a quiet end for people hoping for sports betting to become legal. Then, the crew dives deep into the failed Massachusetts roundtable on sports betting limits (8:11), as well as laying out a path for an informed and productive discussion on how to strike compromise between bettors and books (11:32).
Thu, May 16, 2024
The crew leads off their discussion with the latest from the Minnesota sports betting debate, then talks about this year's SBC (0:49), which topics were hottest on the floor (4:46), and how responsible gambling could shape future discussions throughout the North American sports betting and iGaming industries (10:09).
Thu, May 02, 2024
Comments from Caesars CEO Tom Reeg at a recent gaming conference raise the specter of federal regulation around responsible gambling. Also, the crew talks about a win for DraftKings in court (9:50), a major concern for a Las Vegas casino in the Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal (15:50), and a familiar fate for sports betting legislation in Mississippi (22:20).
Thu, May 02, 2024
Ohio reverses course and grants an NCAA request to ban college player prop betting. Is that where the push for more restriction starts or where it ends? Plus, the latest on pick'em game bans around the country (11:05), a legislative roundup from a number of states (11:31), and what a DFS deal in Texas means for the future there (22:03).
Wed, April 24, 2024
PrizePicks and Underdog this week relaunched pick'em games in Florida as peer-to-peer instead of against the house. Is that model the future for the controversial games? Plus, why one analyst sees upside for Penn in ESPN Bet (6:40), Entain and MGM aligned on the future of BetMGM (13:05), and Minnesota going from promising to puzzling once again (17:40).
Wed, April 17, 2024
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the ultimate punishment to Jontay Porter for his activities around sports betting and his performance. Did the system work as planned? Plus, why Georgia sports betting legislation failed on a familiar path (13:20), whether Alabama sports betting still has any chance to pass, and the latest on Shohei Ohtani (16:05).
Wed, April 03, 2024
The crew brings a busy two weeks of sports betting news into focus with the latest on gambling investigations around Shohei Ohtani and Jontay Porter. Plus, a glimmer of hope for online sports betting in Mississippi (19:40) and a handful of suggestions for better ways to handle college player props than enacting outright bans (22:10).
Thu, March 21, 2024
The NBA will allow customers who purchase its League Pass streaming product to opt in for added betting-related content, and the crew wants to know why some people think it means the sky is falling. Also, how to make good responsible gambling tools even better (11:27) and the latest on a federal bill to regulate sports betting (17:56).
Fri, March 15, 2024
After integrity monitors flagged suspicious betting activity around Temple men's basketball, the crew noticed something that most others did not: a system functioning well. Plus, what an NFL employee spent his stolen millions buying (11:14), ThriveFantasy looking ready to close up shop (13:59), and why Eric Ramsey thinks North Carolina is definitely a top-10 market (18:09).
Wed, March 06, 2024
Alabama appeared to be one of the most promising states for legalizing sports betting in 2024, but political wrangling led to unexpected roadblocks. Also, why 888 might be on its way out of the US market (4:00), the latest twist in the case against Iowa State student-athletes (12:33), and the North Carolina launch you've all been hearing about (14:07).
Thu, February 22, 2024
Apple launches a native sports app on its devices featuring odds integration from DraftKings, so what does it mean for the global sports betting industry? Also, Florida and New York take major action on fantasy sports pick'em games and Nevada does better than you think it did on Super Bowl betting with the big game played in Las Vegas
Thu, February 15, 2024
One of the wildest stories of the legal US sports betting era explodes into the news, as DraftKings accuses its former head of VIP of stealing secrets to bring to Fanatics. Also, the NFL commissioner talks about employees fired for gambling and the unique setup for Super Bowl betting in Las Vegas
Thu, February 15, 2024
LSR analyst Eric Ramsey rejoins the podcast to discuss his Super Bowl revenue and handle projections throughout the legal US sports betting market. Also, a promising step forward in Georgia and one of the most notable partnerships to date, between LeBron James and DraftKings
Thu, February 15, 2024
The new app on the block made waves with unusually generous limits and boosts for the NFL Divisional Playoffs and the crew speculates about why. Plus, the latest California sports betting effort quietly dies, a wild story about the Iowa sports betting investigation, the official launch date arrives in North Carolina, and Nevada takes another step into the present
Thu, February 15, 2024
A new bill to address problem gambling drops in Congress, as well as iGaming legislation in New York and sports betting license applications in Arizona. Plus, Pat Evans joins the crew to preview 2024 state-by-state legislation efforts throughout the country.
Thu, February 15, 2024
An olive branch from sportsbooks to California tribes (3:46). When MLB-affiliated reporting indicated Shohei Ohtani was joining the Blue Jays, baseball odds shifted dramatically - and it turned out incorrectly, when he landed with the Dodgers.
Wed, February 22, 2023
Sports betting earnings calls are filled with talk of profitability and efficiency, but what has it taken for some sportsbooks to get closer to being in the black? The crew also looks at the return of official league data talk (12:58), positive signs for a Minnesota bill (18:33), and a throwback to the days of DFS (20:14).
Wed, February 22, 2023
What are the prospects for a new House bill that would end sportsbook advertising as we know it? Also, FanDuel stock might become available in the US (15:40) and the lessons to be learned from the Caesars/William Hill app crashes on Super Bowl Sunday in Nevada (21:35).
Wed, February 08, 2023
Houston's favorite bedding salesman gives one of the most ridiculous takes of the legal US sports betting era, so the crew finally must speak his name. Also, LSR projections for Super Bowl handle and a shift in strategy for Barstool Sportsbook.
Thu, February 02, 2023
A hearing in New York featured sportsbook executives pleading for a lower tax rate and hinting at consequences if they don't get their wish (0:49). The crew also looks at the revamped PointsBet-NBC deal and Intralot's latest struggles with sports betting, this time in Ohio (8:28).
Fri, January 27, 2023
New York has made a lot of money from online sports betting, but help for problem gamblers does not appear to be adequately funded; can that change this year (1:00)? We also talk about whether athletes under the age of 21 should be able to get endorsement deals from sports (12:18), and Bally's pulls back on its online gambling staffing (17:45) despite a lot of spending in the sector in recent years.
Fri, January 27, 2023
A bill again emerges in New York to increase the number of online sportsbooks in the state (1:00). Jerry Jones opines about the legalization of sports betting in Texas (8:24); we talk about what that means and the climate for expanded gambling in the Lone Star State. The latest on the UFC betting scandal (14:55); and we run through staff predictions for 2023 (22:33).
Fri, January 27, 2023
The state of Ohio is regulating how sportsbooks market to customers far more seriously than any other jurisdiction (0:52); could that have repercussions around the US? We also take a look at Bet365's entrance into Pennsylvania (7:16) and the latest as Texas considers legalizing sports betting (18:37).
Fri, January 27, 2023
We take a look at how the NFL and sportsbooks dealt with the Bill-Bengals game (4:22). Ohio went live with online sports betting a minute after New Year's Eve (12:39)... and after Ohio State lost in the college football national semifinal. Barstool Sportsbook is officially coming to Massachusetts (21:23).
Fri, December 03, 2021
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins ignited the sports betting community on Twitter with his comments about bettors seeking profit. Brad Allen joins the crew to discuss the situation, plus Nevada tops $1 billion and Florida stays on hold.
Wed, November 24, 2021
A federal court ruling says the compact that legalized sports betting in Florida needs to come off the books, so where does that leave things? We also speculate on the launch of New York sports betting, talk about ESPN's potential foray into gambling and the records we saw in October for wagering activity.
Wed, November 10, 2021
We now know who will be taking bets in New York but when will the state launch online betting? We also break down the latest news from DraftKings and Penn National/Barstool Sportsbook, as well as updates in Florida, Minnesota, and Ohio.
Thu, November 04, 2021
Thu, October 28, 2021
We break down where we think everything is heading in New York as operators decide if they approve of the state's tax rates. We also talk about the Tennessee minimum hold rule continuing to haunt us as we approach Halloween. And the DraftKings-Entain deal is officially going nowhere, so what's next?
Wed, October 20, 2021
We know more about what online sports betting in New York could look like, and it may come with a 64% tax rate on revenue. We also go over updates on sports betting in Connecticut and Florida, plus an important move by the NFL and the NCPG when it comes to responsible gambling.
Fri, October 15, 2021
With the report that Adam Schefter could be a target of Caesars Sportsbook, we break down what that means for the legal betting industry in in the US. We also see if Florida launched, how Connecticut sports betting is going, and we talk a lot about curling.
Thu, October 07, 2021
Connecticut and Louisiana now have retail sportsbooks, but we're still waiting for online betting. We also chat about what happened at the gambling conference G2E, the latest on DraftKings and Entain, and the legal wrangling in Florida.
Wed, September 15, 2021
Regulators warned of potential issues from the flood of gambling promotions and commercials in the US, something that the UK is familiar with. We also break down Arizona's huge opening week, sports betting arrives in Washington and is close in Connecticut, and more legal shenanigans crop up in Florida.
Thu, September 09, 2021
The LSR crew takes stock of the meteoric rise of American sports gambling heading into another NFL season, which will be the biggest yet in the US market. We also tell you whether to expect a launch in Arizona tomorrow and the latest on the Sportradar IPO.
Fri, September 03, 2021
The Arizona sports betting law is under threat of lawsuits ahead of a launch that is supposed to happen next week. We also talk about the Wyoming online sports betting launch, what's going on with legalization in Florida and California, and the NFL gets in even deeper with gambling.
Thu, August 26, 2021
Four sportsbooks are ready to go for the start of NFL season, and more are on the way. What do we know so far? Barstool Sportsbooks continues its US expansion, Nevada reports a huge July for sports betting, and what do we make of a sports betting deal for the Fiesta Bowl?
Thu, August 19, 2021
There's some news out of each of these three big states when it comes to sports betting. We also provide updates on Louisiana, Maryland, Arizona and North Carolina. And another big company in sports betting is going public.
Wed, August 11, 2021
That's a bit of hyperbole because that would have been the day the US opened up to legal betting. But we have huge news out of New York and Florida, as well as MA in the US in excess of $3.5 billion in a week involving the likes of DraftKings and Penn National. Plus the latest on Arizona sports betting.
Wed, August 04, 2021
Caesars is getting into sports betting in earnest, retiring the William Hill brand across much of the US. But does it have what it takes to compete with the biggest operators? We also look at the most recent development in New York and Arizona sports betting and the plans on the horizon for PointsBet.
Fri, July 30, 2021
The Legal Sports Report team looks at Massachusetts, Arizona, and New York sports betting progress. And Tipico spends $90 million on a media deal.
Wed, July 21, 2021
The cost of doing business in New York could be extremely high, with revenue sharing with the state potentially exceeding any arrangement in the US. We also look into how FanDuel found its way into Connecticut, good news for Massachusetts sports betting and bad news for Maine sports betting.
Wed, July 14, 2021
Eight days late, the bidding requirements and scoring system for NY sports betting dropped last week. The crew discusses a Florida lawsuit and NFL data price-gouging, as well as recapping the NCLGS conference.
Mon, July 05, 2021
On July 1, New York takes its next major step toward its launch of online sports betting; so what happens next? Also, we catch up with a surprise out of Florida and the future of sports betting, and Scientific Games announces it is spinning off its sports betting business.
Thu, June 24, 2021
We run down what you need to know about the Canada sports betting bill Parliament just passed. We talk about big deals involving Sports Illustrated and Nasdaq, plus updates on legal betting In Louisiana, Ohio, and Maine.
Thu, June 17, 2021
A group called Hindenberg Research shorted DraftKings and put out a negative report. So what happened with $DKNG stock? We also run down the prospects for legalization in Ohio and Canada, and the revenue and handle numbers out of three big states: Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Thu, June 10, 2021
The co-founders of DraftKings just pulled in more than half a billion dollars because of the company's stock surge. How and why? Canada and Louisiana move tantalizingly close to allowing legal single-game sports betting, and an update on the issues facing Florida sports betting.
Wed, June 02, 2021
Voters in California are going to vote on whether they get sports betting, except it won't be online if they say "yes." Plus the latest dumb policy affecting Illinois sportsbooks, and updates on where Canada and Wyoming stand on legal sports wagering.
Thu, May 27, 2021
Why is an offshore sportsbook pulling out of a big state, and what it means for the climate for legal sports betting. We also look at how close Connecticut is to sports betting, and the odds that Canada legalizes regulated single-game wagering.
Fri, May 21, 2021
The state legislature just gave the go-ahead for legal betting in the state, but potential speedbumps or roadblocks stand in the way of a launch. So what will happen in the Sunshine State? Maryland is now official for legalizing sports betting after a governor's green light, and we look at the numbers from some of the biggest states with online sportsbooks.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Matt King stepped down as the head of the market leader in US sports betting, which already has reverberations in the industry. We also look at Wynn spinning out its online business publicly, and the good news and bad news for Illinois sports betting.
Fri, May 07, 2021
The William Hill brand is going away in the US; you will now be seeing Caesars Sports around the country. What does this mean for the sports betting industry in America? We also talk about the dust-up regarding Flutter and FoxBet, updates in Florida, and the big pricetag paid for a sports betting site.
Thu, April 29, 2021
Florida has a real chance at legal sports betting, a fitting topic to look back at how much has changed in our first 100 podcasts and since the start of LSR. We also talk NFL gambling deals, New York, and a chat with the PGA Tour VP of Gaming.
Wed, April 14, 2021
Maryland and Arizona are poised to get online sports betting in the near future, and we also circle back on the latest in New York sports betting. We also look at numbers from the midwest sports betting states and take a look at why DraftKings needs a chief media officer.
Wed, April 07, 2021
New York online sports betting is coming, but it's going to be a mess in more ways than one. Illinois joined New York in doing something stupid in ending remote registration. And rejoice, Wyoming, you two will get online sportsbooks!
Thu, April 01, 2021
Online sports betting is actively being negotiated as part of the NY state budget, but the outcome could be less than ideal. We also breakdown DraftKings buying the Vegas Sports Information Network, and talk about the latest shenanigans in Tennessee.
Thu, March 25, 2021
Matthew Waters joins the podcast to explain what in the world is happening with suspended Tennessee sportsbook Action 24/7. Later, Matt and Adam speculate on how long it will be before your Amazon Prime subscription comes with free bets.
Thu, March 18, 2021
The news continues to be good out of New York, but will the state finally legalize sports betting this year? We also breakdown all of the revenue and handle numbers, including the first full month in Michigan. Plus what do we make of a potential FanDuel listing in the US?
Fri, March 12, 2021
FanDuel is having to deal with what looks like a frivolous lawsuit in Illinois. We also breakdown DraftKings' investor day, Gov. Cuomo's issues, and what they mean for New York sports betting, plus updates on the legalization efforts around the US.
Wed, March 03, 2021
Reporter Matthew Waters joins the podcast to discuss his story on the Vegas Golden Knights ending their short-lived deal with a tout service from Mexico. Plus, a rundown of earnings calls for DraftKings and FanDuel with all the stock news you can handle.
Thu, February 25, 2021
The Vegas Golden Knights partnered with a sports betting pick service based in Mexico, and we break down the various ways this is an awful idea. The LSR team also runs down all of the legalization efforts across the country and we find out what "market access" in New York actually means for Barstool Sportsbook.
Thu, February 18, 2021
The LSR team breaks down just how big Super Bowl betting was in the US, plus the huge numbers out of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. We also get an early look at Michigan's online sports betting launch. Also, Barstool and the Superbook are going at it over a possible trademark infringement.
Thu, February 11, 2021
From money bet in legal US markets to the number of transactions placed online, it's clear that it was a big day for regulated sportsbook apps. But some of them also had some technical hiccups. We also touch on updates with PointsBet and the NHL, WynnBet and the status of legalization in Georgia and Arizona.
Fri, February 05, 2021
Ahead of the biggest weekend in betting, what does the landscape look like in the US? We also catch up with news for DraftKings and Barstool, as well as the big top-line number for US sports betting revenue nationwide.
Thu, January 28, 2021
Two big deals involving casino companies and DFS sites got made this week, based on the present and future of sports betting. We also talk about the launches in Michigan and Virginia as well as the latest on legalization efforts in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Sun, January 24, 2021
Virginia and Michigan online sports betting are both live as of this week. What are the prospects for both markets? We also break down the latest chatter in New York, and how Barstool rose to the top of the revenue charts in Pennsylvania.
Fri, January 15, 2021
New Jersey set another record for sports betting activity, almost reaching $1 billion. The bad news is that some online gambling operators are engaging in shady practices when it comes to customer withdrawals. We also look at legalization developments in New York, Texas, Arizona, Oregon and Washington. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, January 08, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes some waves by saying he wants online sports betting, but the "how" could trip things up in 2021. At least there's a chance! We also look at the proposed (and rejected) deal between MGM and Entain, as well as possible positive developments for Kentucky sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, December 31, 2020
Florida has a sports betting bill for the new year, but don't hold your breath waiting for it to pass. We also look at how much was bet across the US in November. And Iowa becomes the latest state with a truly statewide online sports betting industry on Jan. 1. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Sat, December 26, 2020
Tennessee launches sports betting and had the most money wagered of any US market in its first month. We take a look at the Kentucky court case in which FanDuel and PokerStars' parent company owes almost a billion (with a B) dollars. And is the NFL priming the pump for kids to bet on sports with its Nickelodeon activation? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, December 17, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo brings up the possibility of online betting being a part of a revenue package. We break down the massive November numbers from New Jersey sports betting, and we take a deep dive into Michigan's online casino and sports betting launch next month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, December 11, 2020
The gaming giant buys more of FanDuel for $4.2 billion. What's it mean for US sports betting? We also look at the increasing prospects for Connecticut sports betting after a DraftKings deal in the state. And the President Donald Trump tweets that "bookies" had him at a 97% chance of winning the election. Fact check: False. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wed, December 02, 2020
In this episode of the LSR podcast, we break down the massive October, as more states report their sports betting numbers. Plus, there is an update on the Michigan online sports betting launch, a look ahead at what legal sports betting in Canada might look at, and which US sportsbook will be No. 3 in the US sports betting market behind DraftKings and FanDuel? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, November 26, 2020
Our neighbors are looking at getting rid of their ban on single-game wagering. What's it mean? Nevada has a record for sports betting, but it's not all rainbows and unicorns. We also update what's going on in Ohio, Massachusetts, and... Texas? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, November 19, 2020
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana all reported huge sports betting handle numbers for sports betting in October, including $800 million in New Jersey alone. We also take a closer look at the delay for Michigan online sports betting and Bally's huge moves as it gets serious about sports gambling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, November 06, 2020
Election odds were all the rage on Tuesday night, as Trump became a heavy gambling favorite before giving way to reality. What happened, and is election betting coming to the US? We also look at Election Day legalization efforts in Maryland, Louisiana, and South Dakota, as well as the launch of Tennessee sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, October 29, 2020
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Wed, October 21, 2020
A ransomware attack wreaked havoc on the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel. We also talk about the impending Tennessee sports betting launch, and a look at the big numbers out of PA sportsbooks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, October 16, 2020
In what is now a weekly occurrence for the LSR podcast, we look at what's going on at Barstool. This time, is Barstool founder Dave Portnoy running the show or just a pretty face? We also look at the huge month for New Jersey sports betting and the latest media deals for DraftKings and FanDuel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, October 16, 2020
5Dimes talked with LSR this week, and we look at the prospects of 5Dimes or other offshore sportsbooks and casinos getting into the regulated US market. DraftKings is raising almost another billion dollars and Illinois has a huge handle number as it has opened up online betting in earnest. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, October 01, 2020
Offshore sportsbook and casino 5Dimes paid almost $50 million to US authorities in a settlement that avoided criminal prosecution. But questions still abound. We also break down the huge Caesars and William Hill deal as well as talk to gaming industry advisor Sara Slane. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, September 24, 2020
We finally get the launch of the first-ever Barstool Sportsbook app. What's it like? How will it do in Pennsylvania and beyond? Did Penn National stock quadruple after launch? Plus we take a look at the prospects for legal sports betting in Ohio and Louisiana. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, September 18, 2020
August produced record numbers for sports betting wagers with the return of major sports, including a billion dollars in New Jersey and Pennsylvania combined. We look at the pathetic numbers out of DC online betting, NFL teams with sportsbooks, and a look at responsible gambling in the US. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, September 03, 2020
Was this the last major media deal to be made in the US for sports betting? NBC teamed up with PointsBet in a massive deal; we break down the details. Plus Michael Jordan is now aligned with DraftKings? And will Penn National/Barstool Sports hit $200 a share? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, August 27, 2020
The roller coaster that is Illinois sports betting got exciting yet again, as remote registration opens up ahead of NFL season (for the second time. Some industry in-fighting between DraftKings and Rush Street makes the headlines and a breakdown of what happened with BetCris and legal sportsbooks following their lines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, August 20, 2020
Tech problems hurt one of the top online sportsbooks in the country. And it also had to pay out bets on an erroneous bet. Plus a closer look at Barstool Sports and Penn National and the results of DraftKings' first earnings call as a public company. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wed, August 05, 2020
FanDuel made a mistake on setting lines, a reprise of the palp issue that reared its head in 2018. What will the biggest US sports betting operator do? We also take a look at the DraftKings online sportsbook app launching in Illinois and the fate of Massachusetts sports betting for 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, July 30, 2020
Illinois messes up its new online sports betting industry by stopping bettors from signing up from anywhere in the state. Plus more on the latest company to go public via reverse merger, disappointing Nevada numbers, and the renewed hopes for legal sports betting in Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, July 23, 2020
A Senate committee talked about sports betting and apparently, a ban on college betting is in play, which infuriates everyone on the podcast. We interview Casey Clark from the American Gaming Association and also talk about the deal between BetCris and Major League Baseball plus the prospects for legal New York online sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, July 17, 2020
Sports betting revenue and handle are bouncing back as sports return, but how much in two of the biggest markets? The timeline on Virginia sports betting gets pushed back, and we dig into how much work it will be for DraftKings to integrate SBTech as its own tech platform. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, July 09, 2020
BetMGM executives said they will be ahead of DraftKings in the US sports betting industry within years. They also have $250 million more to accomplish that. LSR breaks down how likely that is. A look at the first deal between a sportsbook and an MLB team and William Hill takes over Caesars' Nevada sportsbooks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, July 02, 2020
With news that DraftKings found a partner for sports betting, how quickly might the Illinois market heat up? The crew also discusses Penn National's predicament with increased scrutiny on partner Barstool Sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, June 26, 2020
There will be no joy for Californians wanting to bet on sports betting. What happened? When will the state have another chance to legalize it? We also update the goings-on for sports gambling in Michigan, Illinois, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wed, June 17, 2020
Interest in DraftKings stock has been high ever since the company went public, and now some founders, employees and investors are cashing out some of their holdings. We also take a look at California, which is making a last-ditch attempt to legalize sports betting. Plus an NFL team starts signing sportsbook partners and will even have a betting lounge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wed, June 10, 2020
It's another week, and the dream of legal sports betting in California isn't dead yet. But the path to legalization is still complicated. Also, a check in on the status of sports gambling in Illinois and Oklahoma, and the new hot stock fund based on gambling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, June 04, 2020
The nation’s biggest state is taking a crack at legalizing sports betting. but how much of a chance does it actually have to happening? We break down the prospects. Also, DC sports betting launches with a thud and FanDuel’s parent company raises a bill Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, May 28, 2020
Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson was a big draw for TV and betting, but the PGA Tour return looms. Also tune in for updates from Ohio and Louisiana sports betting efforts, and how much will revenue tempt states to pass new laws? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wed, May 20, 2020
DraftKings' stock price continues to soar. Caesars and Bet365 enter new states. Plus a look at Pennsylvania's online gambling numbers and the future for iGaming as casinos start to reopen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, May 14, 2020
April is shaping up to be a brutal month for US sportsbooks as revenue and handle numbers trickle in. But some US sports are coming back in May and June, which should help. There's progress in Louisiana for sports betting, and a look back at the second anniversary of the fall of PASPA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, May 07, 2020
DraftKings share prize is on a rocket ship to the moon. And FanDuel parent company Flutter has officially merged with The Stars Group (PokerStars). Plus updates on the landscape for Colorado, Virginia, Michigan and Oklahoma sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, April 30, 2020
The daily fantasy sports site turned sportsbook operator is officially a public company trading on Nasdaq. a meteoric rise for a company that started out playing second fiddle to FanDuel. Also, Colorado sports betting is almost here, and Virginia sports betting is coming in the near future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wed, April 22, 2020
After months with a bare cupboard for sports bettors, the draft provides a rate gambling treat. Colorado closes in on launching sports betting, Virginia is one step closer to legalizing it, and we have no idea what's going on in Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, April 16, 2020
The fallout from the aborted election betting rollout continues. Some suspect regulations surface in Virginia and Tennessee. And will the NFL Draft be the savior of US sportsbooks? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, April 10, 2020
West Virginia legalized betting on presidential election for a few minutes before the odds got pulled. We also take a closer look at how betting in Colorado and Michigan might roll out. And you might be surprised at how player funds are treated at some overseas sportsbooks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, April 02, 2020
A US sports betting platform has been shut down for a week. We have updates on legal sports betting in California, Washington, and more. And of course, more on the impact of coronavirus on the sports betting industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, March 26, 2020
Casinos are closed. The only sports left are Central American soccer and table tennis. So what do we make of it all? Plus an inside look at how Legal Sports Report uncovered the contract behind Oregon sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, March 19, 2020
The world has changed drastically for the world of sports and the gambling industry in just one week. Casinos and sportsbooks around the country have forced to shut down, and there's almost nothing to bet on. So where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, March 19, 2020
We have legal sports betting now open in Illinois and Michigan. And the coronavirus is impacting the sports and gambling worlds at an increasingly rapid pace. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, February 28, 2020
Matt and Adam chew on the latest news about FanDuel's founders suing over the sale of the company, as well as legislative updates from across the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, February 21, 2020
William Hill links up with CBS Sports in a busy week of sports betting industry news. New Jersey sees numbers that put it ahead of Nevada sportsbooks once again. And what do we make of the NFL hiring an executive to deal with gambling? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, February 21, 2020
A new streaming deal with IMG Arena puts NHL games into sports betting apps, and legislative updates are coming fast and furious from across the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, February 06, 2020
The numbers for the Super Bowl are in from many of the states with legal sports betting. Nevada is still king by a lot as states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey are growing quickly. Also, where will we see the first Barstool Sportsbooks? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, January 31, 2020
The gaming and media worlds were abuzz with the news that Penn National Gaming is taking a minority state in Barstool Sports, a deal that will be used to create online sportsbooks around the country. Also, an update on the DraftKings-Bachelor situation, and Super Bowl betting data. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, January 24, 2020
If you were excited about Michigan or New York online sports betting soon, you can curb your enthusiasm. And more on Legal Sports Report's actual legal efforts to learn more about Oregon's sports betting contract. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, January 17, 2020
The guys discuss meet up to talk mobile sports betting, the veto to Maine's sports betting law, good signs from Kentucky, and is DraftKings actually coming to Nevada? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, January 10, 2020
The crew did not expect to be talking about The Bachelor, but a DraftKings contest brings them there. Maine is on the clock to legalize sports betting, but it could be a while before California can say the same. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, January 03, 2020
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Thu, December 19, 2019
The crew discusses the incredibly impressive Pennsylvania and New Jersey sports betting numbers, run down the possible launch timeline for Michigan, talk to 2020 hearing in California, and sadly report on what seems to be another attempt at federal oversight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Fri, December 13, 2019
The news that dominated the gambling world this week: Michigan is on the cusp of legalizing sports betting as well as online casino and poker. Plus the latest on sports gambling revenue numbers around the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, December 05, 2019
It was a rough week for the NFL and NBA as they dealt with the fallout from a pair of issues involving gambling. And speaking of fallout, the sponsor of the DC sports betting initiative is having a serious one with his 12 colleagues in the Council. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Thu, November 21, 2019
The guys run through October numbers, get angry at the PGA Tour (again), and explore the tribal-state dynamics in play as California and Florida begin to consider legislation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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