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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Episodes
LSR Podcast Ep.43 - New States With Sportsbooks & The Coronavirus Impact On Gambling
March 11, 2020 21:37 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBWe 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.42 - A Very Special Parlay Patz Episode
March 07, 2020 16:26 - 55 minutes - 127 MBThe crew breaks down the fallout from the federal charges against the viral gambler who threatened athletes and their families. Plus gambling in the NFL CBA and tons of progress at the state level.
LSR Podcast Ep.41 - A FanDuel Lawsuit Comes Across The Pond
February 28, 2020 00:47 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBMatt 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.40 - Streaming NHL Games In-App Now A Thing
February 21, 2020 04:10 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBA 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.
LSR Podcast Ep. 39 - CBS Gets A Betting Partner; NFL Wants A Betting VP
February 13, 2020 04:19 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBWilliam 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?
LSR Podcast Ep.38 - Betting on the Super Bowl at US Sportsbooks
February 06, 2020 02:12 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe 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?
LSR Podcast Ep.37 - Barstool Sportsbooks Are Coming To Town
January 30, 2020 17:46 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBThe 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.36 - Pump The Brakes On Michigan & NY Sports Betting, And Hitting The Oregon Trail In Search Of The Truth
January 24, 2020 04:44 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBIf 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.35 - We've Seen The Future, And It Is Mobile - NJ & PA Hit New Highs In Mobile Betting Revenue
January 16, 2020 23:42 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBThe 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?
LSR Podcast Ep.34 - The Bachelor DraftKings Contest, Possible Maine Legalization, and California Discussion
January 09, 2020 19:57 - 32 minutes - 45 MBThe 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.33 - A major DraftKings announcement, a new state, a new bill, & a recap of 2019's biggest news
January 03, 2020 03:41 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBThe whole gang is here for the first episode of 2020. They talk the massive DraftKings/SBTech announcement, welcome another new state into the fold, and take a look at another new bill recently introduced. They wrap things up with a look back at 2019's biggest news, and quickly talk about what they’re most looking forward to in 2020.
LSR Podcast Ep.32 - Massive PA & NJ Numbers, Target Date for Michigan, and Another Effort at Federal Oversight? C’mon!
December 19, 2019 01:01 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBThe 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.31 - Sports betting is coming to the Wolverine State!
December 13, 2019 02:34 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBThe 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.30 - An Unhappy Thanksgiving For Sports Leagues, DC Sponsor
December 05, 2019 01:18 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBIt 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.29 - Mobile, Tribal Dynamics Shaping Present And Future Of US Sports Betting
November 20, 2019 23:50 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBThe 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.
LSR Podcast Ep.28 - Yahoo/MGM Partnership, DraftKings Rumors, And A Big Update From Pennsylvania
October 31, 2019 21:51 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBThe guys break down Yahoo’s entry into sports betting and another rumored DraftKings acquisition, then Jess Welman joins for a comprehensive update on Pennsylvania.
LSR Podcast Ep.27 - Oregon launch, Indiana mobile, and an interview with FanDuel founder Nigel Eccles
October 24, 2019 22:57 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBThe crew talks about launch in Oregon and runs through numbers from the start of NFL betting season, plus a chat with former FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles.
LSR Podcast Ep.26 - G2E ’19 MEGAPOD: The team talks with several of the major players in the industry live from the G2E floor.
October 17, 2019 22:54 - 2 hours - 169 MBStraight from the floor of G2E 2019, the team talks about the biggest news coming from the convention, interviews from: Kambi, Captec, Scientific Games, AGA, William Hill, IGT, & Deck Prism Sports. Plus an NHL betting update from Jessica Welman.
LSR Podcast Ep.25 - First Numbers from Indiana & an Early Look at Next Week at G2E
October 10, 2019 21:55 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBThe guys talk through the first numbers from Indiana and look ahead to next week’s MegaPod at the G2E trade show in Las Vegas.
LSR Podcast Ep.24 - A Stars Group & Flutter Entertainment Tie-Up, Plus Updates on Pennsylvania
October 04, 2019 23:46 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBThe huge tie-up between The Stars Group and Flutter Entertainment dominates the conversation this week, plus an update on Pennsylvania sports betting from Jess Welman.
LSR Podcast Ep.23 - New Numbers, Crazy Comments, and an Interview with Jason Trost of Smarkets
September 19, 2019 22:37 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBThe guys go over more new sports betting numbers, this time from Pennsylvania and Iowa. They talk the DK Championships version 2, and chat with Smarkets CEO Jason Trost.
LSR Podcast Ep.22 - New Numbers and First Time Numbers, eSports Betting Scandal, & Michigan Update
September 13, 2019 18:13 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBThe guys run through the New Jersey and Iowa sports betting numbers, break down a new eSports betting scandal and talk eSports betting viability, give a quick Michigan update, and yes, another crack at a federal sports betting bill.
LSR Podcast Ep.21 - Another State Taking Legal Sports Bets, One More On The Way + Big News Discussion
August 29, 2019 22:28 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBThe guys welcome a new state into the legal sports betting club and begin the countdown for another to join. A state reenters the mobile realm after going dark for months. And the guys have a great roundtable discussion on NJ vs NV handle, PA sportsbook vig, and speculate why an offshore book left the NJ market.
LSR Podcast Ep.20 - Iowa Enters the Mix, NFL Partners Up, & Rational Commentary on July NJ Handle
August 15, 2019 23:20 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBThe guys welcome Iowa to the growing list of states taking legal sports bets. They also talk the new partnership for the NFL, as well as rationally breaking down the July sports betting numbers for New Jersey.
LSR Podcast Ep.19 - The Race for New Betting States to Launch Before Football, Plus New PA Developments
August 08, 2019 22:49 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBThe race is on for newly legal states to launch sports betting before football season. The guys provide updates on the timelines in Indiana and Iowa, plus a ton of new developments in Pennsylvania.
LSR Podcast Ep.18 - Is This The Last Big Partnership Left For US Sports Betting? Plus, More States Live!
August 01, 2019 22:08 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBThe guys discuss the massive Penn National partnership news and try and decide if this is the last major partnership to be had in US sports betting. Then, Adam and Eric pick the biggest winner out of the deal while Dustin decides to pick three winners. Also, looks like we’ll have more states taking bets by football season.
LSR Podcast Ep.17 - New York Sportsbooks Are Here (Kind of), and PA Online Gambling Arrives
July 23, 2019 16:11 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe first sportsbooks are live in New York, but you can't bet online yet. Meanwhile, online gambling is really here for sports and casino in Pennsylvania. Also, updates on other states where you will be able to bet on sports soon.
LSR Podcast Ep.16 - We’re Live in Arkansas, Pumping the Brakes in Maine & More
July 05, 2019 21:41 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBWe have legal sports betting in Arkansas, and we’ll soon have it in Oregon and Indiana. We’re gonna have to wait in Maine, however. Bet Works has some interesting investors, MGM acquiring the AAF tech, and we head to the rumor mill.
LSR Podcast Ep.15 - MAJOR Merger & Acquisition News, New States Pass, Others Flame Out
June 28, 2019 20:18 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBHuge news as two casino giants look to merge, while DraftKings is on the hunt to acquire a major player in the space. Illinois, good. New York, bad. And New Jersey reigns supreme, at least for a month.
LSR Podcast Ep.14 - New Jersey Numbers, New Hampshire Is A Go, Louisiana Is Not, & Wire Act Update
June 17, 2019 13:27 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBThe guys talk the impressive numbers coming out of New Jersey, add New Hampshire to the good list, stick Louisiana on the bad list, and run down the update on the Wire Act opinion.
LSR Podcast Ep.13 - Update on PA Sports Betting, IL Passes, WV Delayed, and LA…Who Knows?
June 06, 2019 22:34 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBWe finally have online and mobile sports betting in Pennsylvania, but iPhone users should hear this update. Illinois passed a bill that Dustin and Adam think is not-so-great. West Virginia still waiting on mobile betting to resume. Big win in the Wire Act saga, and will we get sports betting on the ballot in Louisiana? All this and more!
LSR Podcast Ep.12 - PA Mobile Sports Betting Drawing Closer, A Heartfelt Breakup Letter to Illinois, and Discussion Over Colorado.
May 30, 2019 23:50 - 48 minutes - 67 MBThe LSR crew discusses the long wait for PA mobile sports betting coming to an end, while one of the gang writes a heartfelt breakup letter to Illinois and its unsightly sports betting bill.
LSR Podcast Ep.11 - The Scoop on Disney & DraftKings, Whats Going on in Pennsylvania, Plus More Industry Updates
May 23, 2019 21:23 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBThe crew returns from the ICE North America Conference and updates the latest in the industry. Dustin discusses his Disney-DraftKings scoop and the gang checks their watches once again for Pennsylvania online sports betting launch.
LSR Podcast Ep.10 - Two More States Officially on Board and a Massive Deal Between Fox and The Stars Group
May 09, 2019 19:57 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBSports betting if officially coming to two more states as bills get signed into law, and a major deal is struck between Fox Sports and The Stars Group that will bring Fox Bet to a state near you.
LSR Podcast Ep.9 - Feeling Good About Sports Betting Happening in Multiple States (Not NY or FL)
May 03, 2019 03:42 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBWe see the finish line in multiple states, Dustin updates his O/U on states to pass new bills in 2019, and our total sports betting bill count reaches an absurd number.
LSR Podcast Ep.8 - Tales From The BOS America, Good Week To Live In An ‘I’ State, & T-Shirts...Probably
April 26, 2019 22:51 - 34 minutes - 47 MBAdam runs us through why this was a pretty good week to live in a state that begins with “I” if you like sports gambling. Dustin and Eric return with their report from BOS America over in Jersey. And Matt puts Dustin’s feet to the fire to finally get some awesome t-shirts printed.
LSR Podcast Ep.7: NIGA, Wire Act, NJ Numbers, & SportsGrid’s Lou Maione
April 18, 2019 23:18 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBEric and Adam have been traveling the country attending conferences and hearings so you don’t have to, while Dustin chats with SportsGrid’s Louis Maione about their new Sportradar partnership and network launch. Jess Welman joins to give us the goods on all things Pennsylvania gaming, and of course, your weekly state updates and more!
LSR Podcast Ep. 6: 37 States and Counting + Sen. Ray Lesniak Interview
April 05, 2019 17:38 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBNews out of Louisiana, Arkansas, and….Alabama? More of the same in New York. Plus, a great chat with former New Jersey Senator Ray Lesniak.
LSR Podcast Ep. 5: A New NHL Partnership, Illinois and Bad Actors + WV’s Shawn Fluharty
March 29, 2019 18:53 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBA new state with mobile, another removes (maybe temporarily) mobile from bill, 60 Minutes and Showtime feature sports betting programming, and a great interview with West Virginia’s Shawn Fluharty.
LSR Podcast Ep. 4: Things Looking Up in Illinois and Virginia - In West Virginia, Not So Much
March 22, 2019 16:21 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBThe guys discuss some positive developments in Illinois and Virginia, and try to make sense of what’s going on in New York. West Virginia is still a wreck. And hello to our New Hampshire listeners!
LSR Podcast Ep. 3: Did a new sports betting bill get introduced that we actually like? And how do the NJ numbers look for February?
March 15, 2019 23:18 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBThe guys go over which states are introducing new bills (hello Ohio), which states look to be dead for 2019, and give their thoughts on the sports betting numbers coming out of New Jersey for February.
LSR Podcast Ep. 2: Bills, Bills, Bills + What the heck happened in WV?
March 08, 2019 18:40 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBBills, bills, and more bills. The guys talk the new, the old, and the rising from the ashes in the world of sports betting bills. 888 makes a purchase. Churchill Downs eyes expansion. The latest on the wire act. MLB and data distribution. And what the heck happened in West Virginia? All this and more!
LSR Podcast Ep. 1: The Caesars-DraftKings Deal, MLB's Spring Training Request, and more!
March 01, 2019 19:39 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn the debut episode of the LSR Podcast, Dustin Gouker, Eric Ramsey, and Adam Candee chat with Matt Brown about gambling and sports betting developments in Indiana, West Virginia and beyond. The group also discusses the Caesars partnership with DraftKings, and Major League Baseball’s request for legal sportsbooks to pull spring training games from the betting board.