Podcasts by LSR Sports Betting
The 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 Podcast Ep. 218 - Maverick Carter Was Not The First Or The Last from 2023-12-06T21:00:10
Maverick 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 ne...
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LSR PodcastEp. 217 - Will Adelson's NBA Entry Lead To Texas Sports Betting? from 2023-11-30T23:08:47
The 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 216 - Did ESPN Bet App Launch Live Up To The Hype? from 2023-11-17T02:33:05
After 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 215 - Here Comes Florida, But For How Long? from 2023-11-08T23:48:13
The 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 ban...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 214 - When Dreamin' Is All You're Doing In California from 2023-11-01T19:23:22
A 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 sta...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 213 - When NFL Injury Reports Go Wrong from 2023-10-25T21:12:08
Controversy 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 ...
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LSR Podcast No. 212 - ESPN Bet Going For The Mint from 2023-10-20T16:58:34
Social 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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 211 - A G2E Week Sports Betting Thinkpiece from 2023-10-12T20:30:51
With 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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep.210 - Michigan, New York Break Out Ban Hammer On Pick'em from 2023-10-07T15:40:13
LSR 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 209 - Florida Sports Betting Timeline Set Back Once Again from 2023-09-28T21:20:32
A 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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 208 - Prop Is A Prop, Palp Is A Palp from 2023-09-25T17:49:35
What 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 regulato...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 207 - Hard Rock Bet Closer To Florida Restart from 2023-09-14T22:26:10
Another 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 (...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 206 - Can You Spot An Illegal Sportsbook? from 2023-09-06T21:08:37
As 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 bet...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 205 - The Latest For Florida Sports Betting from 2023-09-01T19:34:47
We 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:...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 204 - Will Sports Betting Ads Flood NFL Games Again This Year? from 2023-08-25T18:56:49
State 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 ed...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 203 - The Dust Settles On ESPN Bet Bombshell from 2023-08-16T20:25:22
With 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 202 - ESPN, The Worldwide Leader In Bets from 2023-08-09T19:29:29
ESPN 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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 201 - Stop! Drop The Props! from 2023-08-04T19:58:54
Fantasy 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 Iow...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 200 - The Prodigal Son Returns from 2023-07-28T21:06:54
Former 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 me...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 199 - PointsBet Becomes The Prettiest Girl At School from 2023-06-22T20:05:31
Just 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 198 - Will LIV Golf, PGA Tour Merger Bring Unwelcome Attention? from 2023-06-14T20:59:32
Sportsbooks 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 integ...
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LSR Podcast Ep.197 - One NFL Betting Situation Is Not Like The Other from 2023-06-08T22:02:40
An 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 (10:1...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 196 - North Carolina Sports Betting is Almost a Reality from 2023-06-01T18:59:46
Legal 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 late...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 195 - Raise Your Hand If You Play Fantasy Football from 2023-05-25T20:40:18
A 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 (10:5...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 194 - It's Been Five Years Of Expanded Legal US Sports Betting from 2023-05-18T21:59:59
The 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 193 - Messing With Sports Betting In Texas from 2023-05-12T19:21:18
The 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 immine...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 192 - We Are Not FanDuel Stock Experts from 2023-05-03T21:54:43
The 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-haras...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 191 - The NFL Takes An Unwarranted Shot At Jameson from 2023-04-26T19:27:29
More 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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 190 - How High Can Hold Go? from 2023-04-19T22:21:17
We break down the hold rate of the US sports betting industry (1:40) with numbers and insight from Eric Ramsey. A new coalition forms to rein in sports betting advertising (13:14), Fanatics Sportsb...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 189 - My New Kentucky (Sports Betting) Home from 2023-04-05T18:49:44
In just weeks, Kentucky went from a major underdog to legalize sports betting to becoming the first state to pass a law in 2023. How did it happen? Also, rumblings of a bet365 US push (7:27), an in...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 188 - Will Bettors Inside NFL Stadiums Have An Edge? from 2023-03-29T21:05:04
NFL owners voted to allow gameday betting at sportsbooks inside their stadiums, and the crew discusses how that could affect the overall market. Also, how Ohio led a sea change in US sports betting...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 187 - Which is Prop Betting and Which is DFS? from 2023-03-22T19:58:04
A pair of two-leg parlays look strangely similar on a sportsbook app and a fantasy sports app, but do regulators care? Also, Tennessee wants to tax handle (10:19), the gray market is still thriving...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 186 - If Barstool Can't Lose, Can Anyone Win? from 2023-03-15T19:13:08
Controversy over a Barstool Sports celebrity promo draws the attention of Massachusetts regulators and the questions of the podcast crew. Plus, a study in states doing well at sports betting regula...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 185 - We're Not Really Going To Bet On WWE, Right? from 2023-03-09T21:42:55
A report on potentially legalizing betting on the WWE begs a number of questions. The crew disagrees on Calvin Ridley's sincerity (1:56). Also, why is a sportsbook partnering with a small college b...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 184 - Billion Dollar Buckeyes from 2023-03-02T18:54:38
The newest legal sports betting state posts a startling first-month handle, raising expectations for those to follow. Also, how struggles for Bally's (8:33) and PointsBet (15:39) could shape their ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 183 - A Closer Look At The Path To Profitability from 2023-02-22T22:30:26
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 182 - Will Congress Ban Sports Betting Ads? from 2023-02-15T22:47:09
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 181 - I Guess We Have To Talk About Mattress Mack from 2023-02-07T23:37:19
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 a...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 180 - Books Threaten Worse Odds In New York Without Tax Cut from 2023-02-01T20:03:22
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 Points...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 179 - NY Needs Help With Responsible Sports Betting from 2023-01-25T21:20:39
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 athl...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 178 - The Dallas Cowboys Owner Wants Sports Betting from 2023-01-18T20:38:07
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 th...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 177 - How Seriously Is Ohio Taking Sports Betting Ads? from 2023-01-12T21:00:34
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 176 - Ohio Sports Betting Goes Live from 2023-01-04T21:37:05
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 i...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 175 - Sports Betting Year In Review from 2022-12-22T20:18:29
We look at the biggest stories from 2022 in the sports betting industry and also look ahead at what's in store for 2023.
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LSR Podcast Ep. 174 - Barstool Hits A Speed Bump In Massachusetts from 2022-12-14T22:30:36
Penn Entertainment's Barstool Sportsbook is facing pushback on potential licensure (3:06) in the state where Barstool was founded. The first numbers out of Maryland online sports betting are here, ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 173 - A Domino Falls In New York from 2022-12-08T01:08:26
A bill filed in New York appears to be the first major fallout from the New York Times series on the legal US sports betting industry. Also, a PR stunt gone terribly wrong (8:57), movement around U...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 172 - Breaking Down The New York Times Series from 2022-12-01T04:09:04
The crew dives into the recent series of stories by the New York Times about US sports betting. They also talk about why the account-hacking situation at DraftKings and BetMGM requires a serious re...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 171 - Another Online Sportsbook Call It Quits from 2022-11-16T23:44:50
MaximBet is ending its US operation (1:04) and if you didn't even know it was a thing, we wouldn't blame you. We also talk about former Major League Baseball player Yasiel Puig's guilty plea in rel...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 170 - California Sports Betting Goes Down In Flames from 2022-11-11T23:38:25
Welcome back to the Legal Sports Report Podcast, Ep. #170! California Sports Betting Goes Down In Flames. Two propositions that would have legalized sports betting in the largest state went down i...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 169 - Caesars Is Making Money from 2022-11-02T22:09
Caesars tells everyone they had a profitable month, a year ahead of schedule, for sports betting and online casino (1:49). We also talk about last call for California sports betting on the ballot (...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 168 - What Exactly Is FanDuel Worth? from 2022-10-28T13:17:30
A lawsuit about FanDuel's valuation from years ago reaches its probable end. The crew discusses a profile in courage in California politics (6:58), DC potentially fixing its biggest mistake (12:18)...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 167 - No, DraftKings Didn’t Fix An NFL Game from 2022-10-21T00:09:24
LSR Podcast 167: No, DraftKings Didn’t Fix An NFL Game. A DraftKings odds boost involving Justin Herbert on Monday Night Football turns into a heaven for conspiracy theorists (0:43). We also talk a...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 166 - Is A Deal A Deal? from 2022-10-13T20:48:24
The crew discusses a report that ESPN and DraftKings could link up, plus white-flag chatter from California (6:02), a threat from regulators up north (11:20), and thoughts on the G2E gaming confere...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 165 - Sugar, We're Going Down Swinging from 2022-10-06T00:46
The two California sports betting initiatives have spent more than $400 million on advertising, yet both appear destined to fail in the latest polling. Also, why Geocomply is suing a competitor (8:...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 164 - Who Ditches The NFL??? from 2022-09-23T19:30:55
PointsBet steps away from Sunday Night Football, letting in BetMGM and inviting questions from the crew. Plus, the latest on Prop 27 spending in California (5:37), good news from Maryland (10:55), ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 163 - Slow Your Roll On Massachusetts Sports Betting from 2022-09-14T21:00:09
Despite reports that Massachusetts could launch sports betting soon, regulators in the commonwealth threw cold water on that idea (1:22). We also talk about the latest on ESPN's plans for sports be...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 162 - Twitter Is The Place For Sports Betting from 2022-09-07T21:34:09
We take a look at the big milestone for New York sports betting (2:40), news about Bet365 (6:05) and PointsBet (10:30), and some progress for Maryland sports betting (18:48). Twitter puts out a ton...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 161 - Rock Chalk Sports Bet! from 2022-09-01T20:08:41
Kansas launches legal sports betting this week (1:30) and we break down what you need to know. We also take a look at the first numbers out of legal online gambling in Ontario (6:22) and update yo...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 160 - Is ESPN Sportsbook Coming? from 2022-08-17T21:52:09
We break down the dynamic of legal sports betting in New York for its first full NFL season alongside New Jersey (1:03) The CEO of Disney again talks about grand plans for sports betting, but the p...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 159 - Massachusetts Is Getting Legal Sports Betting from 2022-08-11T22:08:09
The governor makes it official for the Bay State (0:50), but when will physical sportsbooks and online apps go live? We discuss California spending around sports betting ballot measures(4:45), we a...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 158 - Wicked Awesome News from 2022-08-03T23:48:50
The crew is finally back together to talk about a major state that finally voted to legalize sports betting, plus major questions about when Ontario will show some transparency (11:30), a wonky div...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 157 - Massachusetts On Our Minds from 2022-07-28T23:19:08
Will sports betting in Massachusetts get done in the next couple of days before the legislative deadline (1:00)? We also break down FanDuel TV that's apparently on the way (11:19) and the the eye-p...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 156 - $10 Billion, With A B from 2022-07-20T22:39:42
A billion here, a billion there and soon you're talking real money. The US sports betting industry has now generated $10 billion in revenue after numbers that came out this week (1:39). We also bre...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 155 - California Sports Betting Heats Up Some More from 2022-07-07T23:15:53
California is where the eyes of the industry are fixated ahead of the November vote in the state, and now some tribes are on the side of the sportsbooks (4:08). We also look at progress in Ohio spo...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 154 - The California Sports Betting Battle Begins from 2022-06-29T00:00:24
The online betting measure officially makes the ballot in the Golden State, setting up a fight for the ages. Plus, Brad Allen joins the crew to discuss a delayed launch for Bet 365 (21:10) and what...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 153 - Muddy Baseballs, Muddier Baseball Betting from 2022-06-23T15:09:16
MLB's mystery baseball takes center stage again after a new memo to teams. The crew also looks into what the purchase of a stake in PointsBet means for the market (10:45) and the on-again, off-agai...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 152 - DraftKings CEO Pushes Higher Hold For Sportsbook from 2022-06-15T23:21:37
Jason Robins again talks out loud about limiting sharp bettors and how it hopes to make more money from bettors in general (1:58). We also talk about sports betting ads and regulation (14:15), insi...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 151 - Goodbye To A US Sportsbook from 2022-06-03T16:34:25
TheScore Bet is pulling out of the US and will focus on Canada (1:08), as Penn National puts all of its focus on Barstool Sportsbook in the US. We look at why Ohio sports betting won't be here unti...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 150 - Do You Know Which Sportsbooks Are Legal? from 2022-05-26T14:26:33
Brad Allen joins the crew to discuss his story on NFL reporter Josina Anderson appearing to promote an offshore sportsbook on social media. Also, what DraftKings CFO thinks will happen to smaller s...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 149 - BetMGM Decries 'Unsustainable' Tax Environment in NY from 2022-05-18T21:48:38
A lot of people said the 51% tax rate in New York for sports betting was crazy. And now BetMGM, which agreed to pay the rate, is saying it has second thoughts. We also run down the earnings calls f...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 148 - Just Tell Us Which Ball You're Using, MLB from 2022-05-12T21:35:35
The crew talks about why MLB needs to be transparent about changes to the baseball (1:10), Kansas legalizing minutes before the pod (12:35), and whether cracking down on illegal offshore sportsbook...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 147 - The California Sports Betting Battle Is Here from 2022-05-04T20:59:44
The crew discusses an online betting measure making the ballot in the Golden State (1:04), a new state getting into legal wagering (9:16), what sportsbook social media needs to improve (16:41), and...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 146 - NFL Draft Betting And US Confusion from 2022-04-29T22:32:40
The NFL Draft is going on, and the excitement over betting on it is sometimes curbed by bans, limitations, or weird rules on state-by-state basis. We also also talk about Kansas coming oh-so-close ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 145 - Is Sports Betting Making NBA Arenas Toxic? from 2022-04-22T19:18:52
Adrian Wojnarowski went on a rant on ESPN that gambling would make NBA games worse for fans, and the Legal Sports Report crew is here to shoot holes in that opinion. We also look at the latest spor...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 144 - The Shrinking Map For More Legal Sports Betting from 2022-04-13T22:43:33
We take a look at the prospects for more states regulating sports wagering in 2022, and the map is not looking like the tidal wave of legalization we have seen in recent years. We also check in on ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 143 - The Feds Bust A Bookie Ring Involving MLB Players from 2022-04-07T00:39:45
We take a look at a federal case about illegal bookmaking that we think should be getting more attention. We also break down the widespread launch of Ontario sports betting outside of Proline+, plu...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 142 - Ontario Sports Betting Launch Is Almost Here from 2022-03-31T21:53:45
We get you up to date with everything happening when Ontario opens up its online sports betting industry next week. We also look at why FanDuel is rising to the top in New York, and BetMGM's colleg...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 141 - Where Is DraftKings' Market Share Headed? from 2022-03-24T00:06:39
DraftKings stock is down and its path to profitability is in question. Will it cut costs? Raise cash? Look at M&A? We also break down a legal win for daily fantasy sports in New York and the latest...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 140 - Why Isn't There More Betting Content On Sports Broadcasts? from 2022-03-17T23:47:37
The LSR team talks about the relatively slow adoption of gambling talk during games despite the influx of money and commercials from betting companies. We also chat about developments in Ontario an...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 139 - Yep, An NFL Player Got Suspended For Sports Betting from 2022-03-10T22:42:20
We break down Atlanta wide receiver Calvin Ridley betting on Falcons games and the NFL's discipline. We also talk about DraftKings' fine for facilitating proxy betting, and developments in Illinois...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 138 - Have The Winds Shifted For US Sports Betting? from 2022-03-03T03:54:59
A recent run of news is making the frothy sports betting industry seem like it's entering a few phase. From competitors talking about how they can pick off Caesars customers to Churchill Downs' pul...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 137 - Learning From Caesars And DraftKings Earnings Calls from 2022-02-24T00:15:17
Caesars tells us they are shutting down advertising spend, while the stock market is not a huge fan of what DraftKings has to say. We also look at news from Arkansas and Ontario and the latest numb...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 136 - Big Numbers Roll In From Super Bowl from 2022-02-16T21:31:25
There is already almost half a billion dollars in reported wagers on the Big Game. What have we learned? We also take a look at the fight over legalization in California and Bet365’s designs on the...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 135 - Looking Into The Super Bowl Crystal Ball from 2022-02-09T22:48:38
Will Americans wager $1 billion legally on the Super Bowl this year? The crew makes its predictions for the Big Game, plus updates the situation in New York and Canada. Brad and Dustin give their V...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 134 - There's No Business Like NY Sports Betting Business from 2022-02-03T01:36:59
The numbers from the fledgling NY online sports betting market have already passed a billion dollars in wagers in less than a month. We also talk about the Louisiana sports betting launch and the f...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 133 - Say Hello To Online Sports Betting, Louisiana from 2022-01-27T22:40:42
Matthew Waters joins the crew to talk about the latest mobile launch in Louisiana, even bigger numbers out of New York, why Nevada remains behind the ball, and plenty of new betting legislation acr...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 132 - Just How Big Will New York Become? from 2022-01-21T00:21:29
Special guest Brad Allen joins the crew to discuss expectations after two weeks in New York, as well as a delay in Ontario and a major question about Florida's potential ballot measure.
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LSR Podcast Ep. 131 - Welcome To Online Sports Betting, New York from 2022-01-13T23:53:35
We break down what's going on in the first weekend with legal sportsbook apps in New York. We also talk about the controversy surround Draymond Green bets in the NBA, and we sit down with John Papp...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 130 - A Look Back At Sports Betting In 2021 from 2022-01-05T23:16:36
New York is going live with online betting soon, and Ohio legalized sports gambling at the end of the year. The gang takes a look at some of the biggest storylines from a busy year in the sports be...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 129 - The Wild Lawsuit Involving PlayUp And Its CEO from 2021-12-16T22:28:11
We don't know quite where to start with a crazy story about an online gambling company suing its CEO regarding a possible sale to a crypto exchange. Yep, that's a sentence. We also talk about the N...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 128 - Here Comes Ohio Sports Betting! from 2021-12-10T18:05:11
We should see online sports betting in Ohio sometime next year after the legislature passed a bill this week. But when? We also look more at Florida shutting down online sports betting, the news ou...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 127 - Did You Hear The One About DraftKings? from 2021-12-03T20:51:22
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 b...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 126 - Goodbye, Florida Sports Betting? from 2021-11-24T22:52:20
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 bet...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 125 - Who's In For NY Sports Betting? from 2021-11-10T21:51:14
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 u...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 124 - Wait, Florida Sports Betting Went Live? from 2021-11-03T22:08:08
In one of the least hyped sports betting launches in history, online betting is now a thing in the Sunshine State, but legal challenges are still outstanding. We also talk about updates on New York...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 123 - Reading The Tea Leaves In NY Sports Betting from 2021-10-27T21:47:42
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 u...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 122 - The Mess Surrounding NY Sports Betting from 2021-10-20T20:59:52
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 121 - An NFL Insider Working For A Sportsbook? from 2021-10-15T20:29:03
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 Connectic...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 120 - Two New States Have Sports Betting! from 2021-10-07T20:43:17
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 Enta...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 119 - Is A Crackdown Coming On Sports Betting Advertising? from 2021-09-15T21:58:15
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 118 - The State Of US Sports Betting Heading Into NFL Season from 2021-09-08T21:13:13
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 launc...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 117 - Legal Challenges Cloud Future Of Arizona Sports Betting from 2021-09-02T22:01:18
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 116 - Here Comes Arizona Sports Betting! from 2021-08-26T22:06:13
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 115 - What we know about New York, California and Florida from 2021-08-19T20:33:18
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 sport...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 114 - The Biggest Week In US Sports Betting History? from 2021-08-11T21:56:22
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 billio...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 113 - All Hail Caesars Sportsbook? from 2021-08-04T20:53:04
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 m...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 112 - What's Going On In The States? from 2021-07-29T22:13:11
The Legal Sports Report team looks at Massachusetts, Arizona, and New York sports betting progress. And Tipico spends $90 million on a media deal.
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LSR Podcast Ep. 111 - How Much Will It Cost To Become A New York Sportsbook? from 2021-07-21T21:21:23
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 110 - New York Finally Arrives from 2021-07-14T21:01:46
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 109 - NY Sports Betting Takes The Next Step from 2021-06-30T21:09:38
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, an...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 108 - Canada does it! Legal single-game sports betting is coming to Canada from 2021-06-24T21:00:13
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 Loui...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 107 - Did A Short Seller Profit From DraftKings Report? from 2021-06-17T20:57:31
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 r...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 106 - How DraftKings Execs Cashed In from 2021-06-10T18:20:32
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 sing...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 105 - California Dreamin' About Sports Betting from 2021-06-02T19:44:58
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 wh...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 104 - Bye Bye Bovada in NY? from 2021-05-27T21:49:25
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 C...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 103 - Are We Riding High On Florida Sports Betting? from 2021-05-20T22:27:02
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 102 - What Does FanDuel's CEO Leaving Mean For US Sports Betting? from 2021-05-12T21:33:54
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 t...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 101 - Here Comes Caesars from 2021-05-06T22:10:17
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 100 - A Very Special 100th Sports Betting Podcast from 2021-04-29T20:11:52
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 Yo...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 99 - All The Cool States Are Legalizing Sports Betting from 2021-04-14T20:32:30
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 be...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 98 - Sigh, What Did You Do, New York? from 2021-04-07T23:02:22
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, ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 97 - What The Heck Is Going On With New York Sports Betting? from 2021-04-01T21:18:39
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 96 - When Does 24/7 Not Mean 24/7? from 2021-03-25T22:15:50
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 95 - Things Trending Positively For NY Sports Betting from 2021-03-17T22:12:15
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 94 - The LOLawsuit Against FanDuel Sportsbook from 2021-03-11T22:27:58
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 93 - Out With The Tout! from 2021-03-02T23:47:29
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 Draft...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 92 - The Worst Idea In The History Of Legal US Sports Betting? from 2021-02-24T22:22:59
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 91 - The One With All The Sports Betting Numbers from 2021-02-18T22:43:27
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 be...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 90 - The Huge Numbers Out Of The Super Bowl from 2021-02-10T23:24:35
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 89 - Super Bowl Betting Is Here from 2021-02-04T23:23:17
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 bettin...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 88 - Don't Call It A Comeback For Daily Fantasy Sports from 2021-01-27T23:25:07
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 87 - Not One, But Two Sports Betting Launches from 2021-01-21T23:38:47
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 t...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 86 - Good News&Bad News In NJ from 2021-01-15T16:25:43
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 85 - New York, New York Sports Betting? from 2021-01-08T14:18:06
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 84 - Florida Sports Betting In 2021? from 2020-12-30T23:27:22
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 83 - The BIGGEST First Month Of US Sports Betting Happened In... from 2020-12-23T22:29:51
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 82 - So You're Telling Me There's a Chance For NY Online Sports Betting? from 2020-12-17T00:36:49
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 i...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 81 - Flutter Gobbles Up FanDuel from 2020-12-10T21:24:51
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 80 - US Hits $3 Billion In Sports Bets In A Month from 2020-12-02T22:50:13
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 l...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 79 - OHHHHH Canada sports betting? from 2020-11-25T21:32:10
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 78 - Record Sports Betting Numbers Everywhere from 2020-11-19T22:13:39
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 de...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 77 - Trump, Biden And Election Betting from 2020-11-06T02:01:26
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 El...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 76 - Tennessee-ya At The Online Sportsbook from 2020-10-29T22:26:24
Sports betting comes to the Volunteer State this weekend, with DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. We also break down sports betting numbers out of Nevada and Colorado, check-in on the latest gambling...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 75 - Why Were All The Fantasy Sports Sites Down? from 2020-10-21T22:54:20
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.
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LSR Podcast Ep. 74 - The Latest Weirdness At Barstool Sportsbook from 2020-10-16T11:54:21
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 t...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 73 - Are We Betting 5 Dimes On 5Dimes Getting Into The US? from 2020-10-07T22:40:22
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 72 - 5Dimes Settles With The Feds: from 2020-09-30T23:30:34
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 an...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 71 - Awaken, Barstool from 2020-09-23T23:27:06
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 a...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 70 - The Biggest Month In US Sports Betting History from 2020-09-17T23:16:34
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 69 - An Offshore Sportsbook Is Leaving The US? from 2020-09-09T22:57:06
5dimes told customers this week that it would stop serving the United States, which has everyone wondering why it would do such a thing just days before the NFL season begins. We also talk about th...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 68 - NBC Bets Big On PointsBet from 2020-09-02T23:15:26
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 DraftK...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 67 - Loud Noises In Illinois Sports Betting from 2020-08-26T23:44:54
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 66 - FanDuel's Very Not Good Week from 2020-08-19T22:42:47
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 65 - More Illinoying Sports Betting Things from 2020-08-12T21:45:56
Illinois continues to be a mess on multiple fronts for sportsbooks. We also break down big numbers for sports betting out of New Jersey and Indiana and little numbers in DC, as well a look ahead to...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 64 - The New FanDuel Palpable Error from 2020-08-05T22:23:47
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 63 - Illinois Messes Up Sports Betting Again from 2020-07-29T23:13:08
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, disappoint...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 62 - Congress Makes Us All Dumber On Sports Betting from 2020-07-23T22:22:29
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 Assoc...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 61- The Tale Of NJ&PA Sportsbook Numbers from 2020-07-16T22:05:25
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 60 - MGM Is Coming For DraftKings from 2020-07-08T23:40:26
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 lo...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 59 - It's Getting Interesting In Illinois from 2020-07-01T21:53:05
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 B...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 58 - The Epitaph For California Sports Betting from 2020-06-26T00:06:18
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 Mi...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 57 - The DraftKings Stock Phenomenon from 2020-06-17T22:38:42
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 Californ...
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LSR Podcast Ep.56 - California Sports Betting Is Still Alive. from 2020-06-10T23:07:47
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 Illino...
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LSR Podcast Ep.55 - Is California Sports Betting Just A Dream? from 2020-06-04T01:03
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep.54 - What The Return Of Golf Means For Sportsbooks from 2020-05-27T23:56:54
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 t...
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LSR Podcast Ep.53 - Big Names Making Moves In Sports Betting from 2020-05-20T18:22:06
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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.52 - Sports Are Returning, And With It Betting? from 2020-05-13T23:07:05
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 Loui...
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LSR Podcast Ep.51- DraftKings And FanDuel Keep Getting Bigger from 2020-05-07T17:04:18
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, Virgi...
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LSR Podcast Ep.50 - DraftKings Goes Public from 2020-04-30T00:06:24
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, Col...
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LSR Podcast Ep.49 - Sportsbooks Are Ready For NFL Draft Action from 2020-04-22T23:06:56
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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep.48 - West Virginia Is Still A Cluster from 2020-04-15T22:40:03
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?
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LSR Podcast Ep.47 - We Had Election Betting, Until We Didn't from 2020-04-09T22:30:19
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 mig...
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LSR Podcast Ep.46 - Yes, There Is Still Sports Betting News from 2020-04-02T00:09:51
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 spo...
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LSR Podcast Ep.45 - What Does The Sports Betting World Do Now? from 2020-03-26T15:50:50
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 Ore...
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LSR Podcast Ep.44 - Coronavirus Brings Sports Betting To A Halt from 2020-03-19T00:35:38
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep.43 - New States With Sportsbooks&The Coronavirus Impact On Gambling from 2020-03-11T21:37:59
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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.42 - A Very Special Parlay Patz Episode from 2020-03-07T16:26:23
The 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.41 - A FanDuel Lawsuit Comes Across The Pond from 2020-02-28T00:47:24
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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.40 - Streaming NHL Games In-App Now A Thing from 2020-02-21T04:10:10
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.
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LSR Podcast Ep. 39 - CBS Gets A Betting Partner; NFL Wants A Betting VP from 2020-02-13T04:19:48
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 hiri...
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LSR Podcast Ep.38 - Betting on the Super Bowl at US Sportsbooks from 2020-02-06T02:12:08
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 wi...
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LSR Podcast Ep.37 - Barstool Sportsbooks Are Coming To Town from 2020-01-30T17:46:49
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 countr...
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LSR Podcast Ep.36 - Pump The Brakes On Michigan&NY Sports Betting, And Hitting The Oregon Trail In Search Of The Truth from 2020-01-24T04:44:16
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 b...
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LSR Podcast Ep.35 - We've Seen The Future, And It Is Mobile - NJ&PA Hit New Highs In Mobile Betting Revenue from 2020-01-16T23:42:16
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?
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LSR Podcast Ep.34 - The Bachelor DraftKings Contest, Possible Maine Legalization, and California Discussion from 2020-01-09T19:57:33
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep.33 - A major DraftKings announcement, a new state, a new bill,&a recap of 2019's biggest news from 2020-01-03T03:41:28
The 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 int...
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LSR Podcast Ep.32 - Massive PA&NJ Numbers, Target Date for Michigan, and Another Effort at Federal Oversight? C’mon! from 2019-12-19T01:01:08
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 re...
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LSR Podcast Ep.31 - Sports betting is coming to the Wolverine State! from 2019-12-13T02:34:15
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 aro...
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LSR Podcast Ep.30 - An Unhappy Thanksgiving For Sports Leagues, DC Sponsor from 2019-12-05T01:18:44
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...
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LSR Podcast Ep.29 - Mobile, Tribal Dynamics Shaping Present And Future Of US Sports Betting from 2019-11-20T23:50:16
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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.28 - Yahoo/MGM Partnership, DraftKings Rumors, And A Big Update From Pennsylvania from 2019-10-31T21:51:02
The guys break down Yahoo’s entry into sports betting and another rumored DraftKings acquisition, then Jess Welman joins for a comprehensive update on Pennsylvania.
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LSR Podcast Ep.27 - Oregon launch, Indiana mobile, and an interview with FanDuel founder Nigel Eccles from 2019-10-24T22:57:29
The 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.26 - G2E ’19 MEGAPOD: The team talks with several of the major players in the industry live from the G2E floor. from 2019-10-17T22:54:01
Straight 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....
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LSR Podcast Ep.25 - First Numbers from Indiana&an Early Look at Next Week at G2E from 2019-10-10T21:55:52
The guys talk through the first numbers from Indiana and look ahead to next week’s MegaPod at the G2E trade show in Las Vegas.
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LSR Podcast Ep.24 - A Stars Group&Flutter Entertainment Tie-Up, Plus Updates on Pennsylvania from 2019-10-04T23:46:43
The 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.23 - New Numbers, Crazy Comments, and an Interview with Jason Trost of Smarkets from 2019-09-19T22:37:58
The 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.22 - New Numbers and First Time Numbers, eSports Betting Scandal,&Michigan Update from 2019-09-13T18:13:24
The 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 cra...
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LSR Podcast Ep.21 - Another State Taking Legal Sports Bets, One More On The Way + Big News Discussion from 2019-08-29T22:28:01
The 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep.20 - Iowa Enters the Mix, NFL Partners Up,&Rational Commentary on July NJ Handle from 2019-08-15T23:20:32
The 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep.19 - The Race for New Betting States to Launch Before Football, Plus New PA Developments from 2019-08-08T22:49:20
The 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.18 - Is This The Last Big Partnership Left For US Sports Betting? Plus, More States Live! from 2019-08-01T22:08:05
The 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 ...
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LSR Podcast Ep.17 - New York Sportsbooks Are Here (Kind of), and PA Online Gambling Arrives from 2019-07-23T16:11:44
The 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 wi...
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LSR Podcast Ep.16 - We’re Live in Arkansas, Pumping the Brakes in Maine&More from 2019-07-05T21:41:54
We 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 t...
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LSR Podcast Ep.15 - MAJOR Merger&Acquisition News, New States Pass, Others Flame Out from 2019-06-28T20:18:55
Huge 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 mo...
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LSR Podcast Ep.14 - New Jersey Numbers, New Hampshire Is A Go, Louisiana Is Not,&Wire Act Update from 2019-06-17T13:27:31
The 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.13 - Update on PA Sports Betting, IL Passes, WV Delayed, and LA…Who Knows? from 2019-06-06T22:34:05
We 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 wa...
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LSR Podcast Ep.12 - PA Mobile Sports Betting Drawing Closer, A Heartfelt Breakup Letter to Illinois, and Discussion Over Colorado. from 2019-05-30T23:50:18
The 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.11 - The Scoop on Disney&DraftKings, Whats Going on in Pennsylvania, Plus More Industry Updates from 2019-05-23T21:23:19
The 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 Pennsylv...
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LSR Podcast Ep.10 - Two More States Officially on Board and a Massive Deal Between Fox and The Stars Group from 2019-05-09T19:57:49
Sports 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.9 - Feeling Good About Sports Betting Happening in Multiple States (Not NY or FL) from 2019-05-03T03:42:42
We 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep.8 - Tales From The BOS America, Good Week To Live In An ‘I’ State,&T-Shirts...Probably from 2019-04-26T22:51:06
Adam 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. A...
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LSR Podcast Ep.7: NIGA, Wire Act, NJ Numbers,&SportsGrid’s Lou Maione from 2019-04-18T23:18:05
Eric 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 n...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 6: 37 States and Counting + Sen. Ray Lesniak Interview from 2019-04-05T17:38:28
News out of Louisiana, Arkansas, and….Alabama? More of the same in New York. Plus, a great chat with former New Jersey Senator Ray Lesniak.
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LSR Podcast Ep. 5: A New NHL Partnership, Illinois and Bad Actors + WV’s Shawn Fluharty from 2019-03-29T18:53:12
A 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.
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LSR Podcast Ep. 4: Things Looking Up in Illinois and Virginia - In West Virginia, Not So Much from 2019-03-22T16:21:05
The 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!
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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? from 2019-03-15T23:18:13
The 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 Febru...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 2: Bills, Bills, Bills + What the heck happened in WV? from 2019-03-08T18:40:11
Bills, 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...
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LSR Podcast Ep. 1: The Caesars-DraftKings Deal, MLB's Spring Training Request, and more! from 2019-03-01T19:39:45
In 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 gr...
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