LSR Sports Betting & News Podcast
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe staff at Legal Sports Report breaks down the emerging US sports betting industry each week, taking a closer look at industry news and new efforts to legalize wagering across the country. Filled with analysis and interviews with industry and legislative sources, the LSR Podcast is a must-listen to keep up to speed with sports betting as it spreads legally in America.
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LSR Ep. 240 - The US Sports Betting Graveyard Is Getting Crowded
July 11, 2024 01:23 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBTwo 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).
LSR Ep. 239 - Beards, Election Betting And Other Wagering Minefields
June 26, 2024 23:50 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBA 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).
LSR Ep. 238 - Supreme Court Gives Sunshine To Florida Sports Betting
June 21, 2024 19:19 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBThe 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).
LSR Ep. 237 - Why Does NCAA President Wish Sports Betting Stayed In Las Vegas?
June 13, 2024 14:31 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBThe 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).
LSR Ep. 236 - Diving Into New Sports Betting Data With Eric Ramsey
June 07, 2024 21:28 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBThe crew runs through the latest tax news in Illinois (0:39), an offshore operator being banned from Michigan (4:32), an ESPN anchor's quip landing Penn in a state hearing (8:47), and the growing scandal around Jontay Porter (15:16). Then, LSR data analyst Eric Ramsey goes deep on his most recent piece showing how new sports betting data paints a picture of the US market (20:40). Read Eric's article on LSR: https://www.legalsportsreport.com/180453/facteus-us-online-gambling-spending-analysis/
LSR Ep. 235 - Who's Right, Who's Wrong In Sports Betting Limits Debate
May 23, 2024 20:46 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBAnother 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).
LSR Ep. 234 - Wrapping Up SBC North America 2024
May 16, 2024 22:32 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBThe 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).
LSR Ep. 233 - Caesars CEO Sounds A Responsible Gambling Alarm
May 01, 2024 18:57 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBComments 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).
LSR Ep. 232 - Peer Pressure Wins Out In Florida DFS Battle
April 24, 2024 18:13 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBPrizePicks 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).
LSR Ep. 231 - Jontay Porter Banned From The NBA
April 17, 2024 19:09 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBNBA 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).
LSR Ep. 230 - Ohtani And Porter, And The Sky Falling
April 03, 2024 19:54 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThe 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).
LSR Podcast Ep. 229 - NBA League Pass Betting Uproar And Other Loud Noises
March 21, 2024 16:04 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBThe 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).
LSR Ep. 228 - Stop Saying It's A Temple Of Doom
March 15, 2024 22:12 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBAfter 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).
LSR Ep. 227 - Alabama Shows Why Passing Sports Betting Legislation Is Hard
March 06, 2024 22:30 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBAlabama 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).
LSR Podcast Ep. 226 - First Banning College Player Props, Then What?
February 29, 2024 01:05 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBOhio 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).
LSR Podcast Ep. 225 - An Apple A Day, But First A Parlay?
February 21, 2024 20:25 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBApple 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 (7:34) and Nevada does better than you think it did on Super Bowl betting with the big game played in Las Vegas (17:26).
LSR Podcast Ep. 224 - The (Alleged) Plot To Steal DraftKings Most Valuable Secrets
February 07, 2024 19:37 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBOne 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 (11:37) and the unique setup for Super Bowl betting in Las Vegas (17:45).
LSR Podcast Ep. 223 - Deep Dive Into Super Bowl 58 Projections
February 01, 2024 19:52 - 29 minutes - 40 MBLSR 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 (13:39) and one of the most notable partnerships to date, between LeBron James and DraftKings (19:58).
LSR Podcast Ep. 222 - Why Did ESPN Bet Offer Juicy NFL Promos?
January 25, 2024 02:01 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThe 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 (11:14), a wild story about the Iowa sports betting investigation (15:38), the official launch date arrives in North Carolina (18:23), and Nevada takes another step into the present (22:50).
LSR Ep. 221 - Bills, Bills, Bills - 2024 Sports Betting Edition
January 19, 2024 22:49 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBA new bill to address problem gambling drops in Congress, as well as iGaming legislation in New York (6:43) and sports betting license applications in Arizona (12:20). Plus, Pat Evans joins the crew to preview 2024 state-by-state legislation efforts throughout the country (18:02).
LSR Podcast Ep. 220 - Shohei, This Might Be A Problem
January 10, 2024 23:03 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBAn 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. (14:30)
LSR Podcast Ep. 219 - Wrapping Up 2023, Previewing 2024 In US Sports Betting
December 22, 2023 18:08 - 43 minutes - 99.4 MBWhat were the biggest stories of 2023 in the US sports betting and DFS markets? What twists and turns does 2024 hold for the industry's biggest names? Join Matt Brown and Adam Candee for a look back and a peek forward as they wrap the year.
LSR Podcast Ep. 218 - Maverick Carter Was Not The First Or The Last
December 06, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBMaverick Carter, one of LeBron James's closest associates, admitted to betting on the NBA with an illegal bookie in California. But he's not alone in betting in the shadows, which highlights the need for change. Plus, DraftKings launches a pick'em game with a twist (10:50) and California's sports betting initiatives get changes that do not impress tribal leaders (17:10).
LSR PodcastEp. 217 - Will Adelson's NBA Entry Lead To Texas Sports Betting?
November 30, 2023 23:08 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBThe Adelson family is making a major move into professional sports by buying controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks, and the play likely means revived discussion of casinos and sports betting in Texas. Plus, California joins the list of states looking into the legality of fantasy sports (14:44), Unibet pulls the plug in North America (19:25), and North Carolina pushes back its launch date again (23:50).
LSR Podcast Ep. 216 - Did ESPN Bet App Launch Live Up To The Hype?
November 17, 2023 02:33 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBAfter months of buildup, ESPN and Penn Entertainment launched ESPN Bet into the wild this week. What did the crew think of the revamped app and how ESPN promoted it? Also, Ohio bans two of the most comically bad criminals in the sports world (14:28), DFS companies score a temporary win in North Carolina (17:53), and Hard Rock takes some massive bets in Florida (20:18).
LSR Podcast Ep. 215 - Here Comes Florida, But For How Long?
November 08, 2023 23:48 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Hard Rock Bet app reopened in Florida for mobile sports betting, but it already faces a fresh legal challenge from a familiar opponent. Plus, Arizona and Mississippi join the list of states banning DFS pick'em games (7:17) and an in-depth discussion of the PGA Tour's problems with banning a player for betting, and ways to fix it in the future (13:03).
LSR Podcast Ep. 214 - When Dreamin' Is All You're Doing In California
November 01, 2023 19:23 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBA mysterious ballot initiative to bring online sports betting to California just appeared, but its prospects look dim from the start. Also, a big DFS operator pulls its pick'em games from a big state (12:36), Florida gets ready to open in-person sportsbooks (15:49), and a long-awaited launch in Maine finally arrives this week (20:41).
LSR Podcast Ep. 213 - When NFL Injury Reports Go Wrong
October 25, 2023 21:12 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBControversy is swirling among bettors and fantasy players after a key injury went undisclosed last Sunday. The crew discusses how to fix the problem, as well as the latest state to ban DFS pick'em games (15:13), a major trend reversing in New Jersey (20:45), and Mississippi's latest moves on mobile wagering (26:42).
LSR Podcast No. 212 - ESPN Bet Going For The Mint
October 20, 2023 16:58 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBSocial media lit up this week with opinions about the new ESPN Bet logo, which departs quite a bit from the well-known color scheme. The crew also talks about the latest state to ban pick'em games that mirror sports betting (7:16) and why LSR's legal expert is cautioning the industry about news coverage (14:45).
LSR Podcast Ep. 211 - A G2E Week Sports Betting Thinkpiece
October 12, 2023 20:30 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBWith most of the sports betting industry descending upon Las Vegas for the G2E convention, a slower news week allows the crew to take stock of the state of the industry, as well as a thank you and farewell to podcast founder Dustin Gouker.
LSR Podcast Ep.210 - Michigan, New York Break Out Ban Hammer On Pick'em
October 07, 2023 15:40 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBLSR writer Sam McQuillan makes his podcast debut to talk about the latest moves by gaming regulators in two of the largest states. Plus, Pat Evans recaps the first two weeks in Kentucky (9:06), and the crew talks about the latest NCAA betting rule changes (15:32) and a potential delay in North Carolina online sports betting (23:12).
LSR Podcast Ep. 209 - Florida Sports Betting Timeline Set Back Once Again
September 28, 2023 21:20 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBA new challenge in a state court means Hard Rock Bet will not be coming back to Florida as soon as some hoped. Plus, the latest on the launch of online sports betting in Kentucky (13:27) and why a mysterious change to the law in North Carolina could slow down its path to online wagering (18:29).
LSR Podcast Ep. 208 - Prop Is A Prop, Palp Is A Palp
September 25, 2023 17:49 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBWhat should happen when a sportsbook leaves up a line too long and bettors take advantage of the situation? Also, Fanatics begins streaming NFL games live inside its app (7:05) and Florida regulators crack down on Underdog, PrizePicks, and Betr for "illegal bets" (9:52).
LSR Podcast Ep. 207 - Hard Rock Bet Closer To Florida Restart
September 14, 2023 22:26 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBAnother court decision goes the way of those seeking legal sports betting in Florida, but one potentially large hurdle remains. Also, the crew reacts to a 9-11 promo in poor taste from DraftKings (4:40) and the latest scuttlebutt on social media around fantasy sports operators offering sports betting products (13:13).
LSR Podcast Ep. 206 - Can You Spot An Illegal Sportsbook?
September 06, 2023 21:08 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBAs the NFL season starts, the crew highlights how the lines between legal, regulated sportsbooks and offshore competitors become blurrier for the media. Also, UFC takes a step to prevent future betting scandals (19:24) and the guys talk expectations for handle and revenue during the prime time of the sports calendar (28:07).
LSR Podcast Ep. 205 - The Latest For Florida Sports Betting
September 01, 2023 19:34 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBWe had the latest update in the federal court case involving sports betting in Florida; are we any closer to actual bets being taken? We also look at Fanatics' plans for the start of NFL season (3:40), some fascinating data about sports betting commercials so far in 2023 (8:17), and the latest on the Kentucky launch (15:21).
LSR Podcast Ep. 204 - Will Sports Betting Ads Flood NFL Games Again This Year?
August 25, 2023 18:56 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBState regulators are already talking about what to do with the next wave of sports betting advertising ahead of the 2023 NFL season. Also, the crew talks about whether the NFL is doing enough to educate players about gambling rules (14:27), which sportsbooks will launch next week in Kentucky (19:47), and why a small player in the US is weighing in on the ESPN Bet deal (23:56).
LSR Podcast Ep. 203 - The Dust Settles On ESPN Bet Bombshell
August 16, 2023 20:25 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBWith the announcement of ESPN Bet now a week old, what has the crew heard from the rest of the industry about its chances? Plus, an update on Florida sports betting (16:40), the disappearance of No House Advantage (22:04), and an ode to the death of William Hill Nevada (26:25).
LSR Podcast Ep. 202 - ESPN, The Worldwide Leader In Bets
August 09, 2023 19:29 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBESPN ended years of speculation about its sports betting future by announcing a partnership with PENN Entertainment for ESPN BET. The deal not only brings the global media brand into the US sports betting market, but it also ends the run of Barstool Sportsbook as well. Enjoy a full episode of talk about the future of ESPN BET.
LSR Podcast Ep. 201 - Stop! Drop The Props!
August 04, 2023 19:58 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBFantasy sports companies offering prop-style products are facing a fresh wave of scrutiny from state gaming regulators who compare the products to sports betting. Also, what's going on with the Iowa college betting investigation (22:38), the NFL's ask to a congresswoman on offshores (30:00), and earnings season producing profits (36:21).
LSR Podcast Ep. 200 - The Prodigal Son Returns
July 28, 2023 21:06 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBFormer LSR reporter and Eilers & Krejcik analyst Brad Allen joins the crew to recap the past few weeks of news and look forward to the future of the US market. What the PointsBet acquisition means for Fanatics (3:03), the shuttering of PlayUp (12:02), DFS prop betting rants (15:17), and the top storylines of the legal era (26:25).
LSR Podcast Ep. 199 - PointsBet Becomes The Prettiest Girl At School
June 22, 2023 20:05 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBJust when it looked like Fanatics would buy PointsBet, DraftKings came in with a bigger offer. The crew talks about how the competition will play out, plus Ontario looking at betting sports betting ads (14:39), a Congresswoman looking for answers (19:30), Ohio looking for more money (22:27), and Bally's looking for a total do-over (25:45).
LSR Podcast Ep. 198 - Will LIV Golf, PGA Tour Merger Bring Unwelcome Attention?
June 14, 2023 20:59 - 28 minutes - 39 MBSportsbooks and state regulators must adjust to a new reality in which a Saudi wealth fund essentially owns the PGA Tour, as well as a team golf product no one truly understands. Also, why an integrity expert believes we should expect more NFL betting probes (13:49) and how North Carolina legalizing online sports betting apps could affect its neighbors (25:09)
LSR Podcast Ep.197 - One NFL Betting Situation Is Not Like The Other
June 08, 2023 22:02 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBAn Indianapolis Colts player allegedly placed dozens of bets on NFL games, but the crew says to be careful lumping together all football betting issues. Also, when Can't Lose definitely loses (10:16), how North Carolina crossed the legislative finish line (19:09), and why Texas might need major help to get there (23:16).
LSR Podcast Ep. 196 - North Carolina Sports Betting is Almost a Reality
June 01, 2023 18:59 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBLegal online sportsbooks appear to be coming to NC after a bill faces just a few formalities, but a launch could be far off. We also talk about an update on college betting bans (5:30) and the latest call for the feds to get involved in stopping offshore sportsbooks (9:54).
LSR Podcast Ep. 195 - Raise Your Hand If You Play Fantasy Football
May 25, 2023 20:40 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBA new study sheds light on how many young people participate in some kind of gaming activity, and it should be read closely to understand what it means. Plus, Fanatics pulls a marketing offer (10:52), new info about a DraftKings account hack (19:36), and why Minnesota sports betting legislation failed (21:41).
LSR Podcast Ep. 194 - It's Been Five Years Of Expanded Legal US Sports Betting
May 18, 2023 21:59 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBThe LSR team takes a look back and forward five years after the date the federal sports betting ban fell in the US Supreme Court. We also talk about Fanatics acquiring PointsBet (24:40), DraftKings' CEO talking parlays (35:00), and Texas sports betting is dead as a doornail (41:18).
LSR Podcast Ep. 193 - Messing With Sports Betting In Texas
May 12, 2023 19:21 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Texas House passes a sports betting resolution right before the podcast records and the crew talks about what it could mean for the future in the Lone Star State. Plus, rumors grow of an imminent PointsBet sale (6:59), why Missouri legislators are reading biographies to avoid voting on sports betting (12:54), and how horse tracks are shaping bill discussion in Minnesota (16:12).
LSR Podcast Ep. 192 - We Are Not FanDuel Stock Experts
May 03, 2023 21:54 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBThe parent company of FanDuel approves a stock listing in the United States, but what does it mean for the market leader? Plus, a total reset for Bally Bet (6:48), a dive into Colorado's anti-harassment program (14:48), and a look at the regulated market catching a potential college baseball betting issue (25:20).
LSR Podcast Ep. 191 - The NFL Takes An Unwarranted Shot At Jameson
April 26, 2023 19:27 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBMore suspensions for betting on NFL games came down from the league last week. The Jameson Williams suspension, however, came for different reasons that have the crew fired up. Also, more thoughts on what a PointsBet sale could look like (22:24) and why Tennessee continues to lead the country in bad sports betting ideas (31:43).