LSR Sports Betting & News Podcast

Legal Sports Report
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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.

  1. 09/03/2025

    LSR Ep. 274 -FanDuel Gets Into The Prediction Market Business

    In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown and Sam McQuillan breakdown the news that FanDuel plans to launch a prediction market platform later this year, and discuss how it compares to what Kalshi and Robinhood are offering, as well as what to expect this football season from US sportsbooks.

    25 min

  2. 08/20/2025

    LSR Ep. 273 - NBA Player Talks Prop Bet Manipulation

    In this episode of the LSR Podcast, hosts Matt Brown and Sam McQuillan break down the latest headlines in the sports betting industry, starting with Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s surprising comments on how easy it could be to manipulate player prop bets. They also dig into new survey data on offshore betting, why investors cooled on DraftKings and FanDuel despite record quarters, and how Missouri is selecting sports betting operators. 00:47 Michael Porter Jr. on Prop Bets 07:21 States Push Back on Microbetting 08:16 Offshore Betting Survey Results 12:58 Sportsbook Earnings Recap 21:48 Missouri Sports Betting Licenses Join us today on the Legal Sports Report podcast for the latest sports betting news and updates. At LSR we cover the latest developments in the legal sports betting and daily fantasy businesses in the United States and Canada. For the most current U.S. sports betting news visit: https://legalsportsreport.com/news

    26 min

  3. 08/06/2025

    LSR Episode 272: Prop Bet Bans and Even More Taxes?

    In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt and Sam discuss Penn’s latest attempt to lean into ESPN’s fantasy database, the Governor of Ohio pushing to ban all player prop bets, the first city that wants to copy Illinois’ handle tax, injury refund policies, and a big win for DraftKings in federal court.

    31 min

  4. 07/30/2025

    LSR Ep 271: California Juggles Crackdowns and Lawsuits

    In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt, Pat, and Sam discuss the latest developments in the sports betting industry, including legislative updates from various states. The guys cover the California AG saying a crackdown on DFS operators is coming, the latest updates with the sweepstakes market in CA, tribes in CA trying to stop prediction markets in the state, and Polymarket's potential entry point back into the US.

    30 min

  5. 04/30/2025

    LSR Ep. 269 - Hawaii Sports Betting Falls Short In Cinderella Story

    In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt, Pat, and Sam discuss the latest developments in the sports betting industry, including legislative updates from various states, the implications of the CFTC's regulatory stance on prediction markets, and Arizona's actions against unregulated sportsbooks. They also explore the financial impact of March Madness on sportsbooks and the evolving relationship between the NCAA and betting companies, highlighting the significance of upcoming betting events like the NBA playoffs and the Kentucky Derby. 00:00 Sports Betting News Today 00:37 Hawaii Gave it a Good Run 04:37 CFTC Cancels Meeting with Gaming Groups 07:52 Arizona Tells More Sites to GET OUTTA HERE 10:43 NBA, NHL Playoffs…Kentucky Derby Opportunities for Sportsbooks 15:10 Early March Numbers Show Signs of Massive Month 17:37 NCAA Playing Nice with Sportsbooks Join us today on the Legal Sports Report podcast for the latest Sports Betting news and updates. At LSR we cover the latest sports betting news with expert analysis of the most important stories in the legal sports betting and daily fantasy businesses in the United States and Canada. For the most current US legal sports betting news visit: https://legalsportsreport.com/news L E T ' S C O N N E C T: LegalSportsReport: https://x.com/LSPReport Want to know the status of sports betting in your state? Legal Sports Report tracks sports betting legislation across the country here: https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sportsbetting-bill-tracker

    23 min

  6. 04/17/2025

    LSR Ep. 268 - The PropSwap Incident

    In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown, Pat Evans, and Sam McQuillan discuss various topics in the gaming industry, including a controversial incident involving PropSwap, tax hikes in states like Ohio and North Carolina, new features from ESPN Bet, and legislative updates from Hawaii and Nebraska. They also delve into the evolving landscape of prediction markets, particularly focusing on Kalshi and its implications for the future of sports betting. Chapters 00:00 Sports Betting News Today 01:16 The PropSwap Incident: A Deep Dive 11:38 Tax Hikes in Sports Betting: Ohio, North Carolina, and Kansas 15:08 ESPN Bet's New Features and Integration 20:36 State Roundup: Hawaii, Alberta, and Nebraska 23:57 Can’t have a pod without Kalshi Join us today on the Legal Sports Report podcast for the latest Sports Betting news and updates. At LSR we cover the latest sports betting news with expert analysis of the most important stories in the legal sports betting and daily fantasy businesses in the United States and Canada. For the most current US legal sports betting news visit: https://legalsportsreport.com/news L E T ' S C O N N E C T: LegalSportsReport: https://x.com/LSPReport Want to know the status of sports betting in your state? Legal Sports Report tracks sports betting legislation across the country here: https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sportsbetting-bill-tracker

    28 min

  7. 04/11/2025

    LSR Ep. 267 - Gaming Stocks Pop On News Of Partial Tariff Delay

    In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown, Pat Evans, and Matthew Waters discuss the latest developments in the gaming industry, including market reactions to tariff news, the resilience of gaming stocks, legal issues surrounding sports betting, and the impact of chalky trends in sports betting. They also provide updates on gambling legislation across various states and explore the rise of prediction markets in the industry. 00:00 Sports Betting News Today 00:45 Market Reactions to Tariff News 07:08 Baltimore did What? 11:43 Chalky Trends in Sports Betting 18:21 State Roundup: Gambling Legislation Updates 23:27 Prediction markets crush during March Madness Join us today on the Legal Sports Report podcast for the latest Sports Betting news and updates. At LSR we cover the latest sports betting news with expert analysis of the most important stories in the legal sports betting and daily fantasy businesses in the United States and Canada. For the most current US legal sports betting news visit: https://legalsportsreport.com/news L E T ' S C O N N E C T: LegalSportsReport: https://x.com/LSPReport Want to know the status of sports betting in your state? Legal Sports Report tracks sports betting legislation across the country here: https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sportsbetting-bill-tracker

    33 min

  8. 04/02/2025

    LSR Ep. 266 - Robinhood Pulls Sports Prediction Markets

    In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown, Pat Evans, and Sam McQuillan discuss the latest developments in the gaming industry, including regulatory challenges faced by Robinhood, a state roundup of sports betting legislation in Alaska, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Mississippi, the impressive growth of Underdog, compliance issues at Resorts World, and the alarming rise of online gambling scams. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of sports betting and the importance of regulatory oversight. 00:00 Sports Betting News Today 00:55 Regulatory Challenges for Robinhood in Sports Betting 06:07 State Roundup: Alaska, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Mississippi  10:12 Underdog's Growth and Valuation Surge  16:36 Michigan again targets unregulated operators 18:08 Resorts World: Compliance Issues and Legal Troubles 21:47 The Rise of Online Gambling Scams Join us today on the Legal Sports Report podcast for the latest Sports Betting news and updates. At LSR we cover the latest sports betting news with expert analysis of the most important stories in the legal sports betting and daily fantasy businesses in the United States and Canada. For the most current US legal sports betting news visit: https://legalsportsreport.com/news L E T ' S C O N N E C T: LegalSportsReport: https://x.com/LSPReport Want to know the status of sports betting in your state? Legal Sports Report tracks sports betting legislation across the country here: https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sportsbetting-bill-tracker

    26 min
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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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