Legal Sports Report

The LSR team breaks down just how big Super Bowl betting was in the US, plus the huge numbers out of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. We also get an early look at Michigan's online sports betting launch. Also, Barstool and the Superbook are going at it over a possible trademark infringement.

From money bet in legal US markets to the number of transactions placed online, it's clear that it was a big day for regulated sportsbook apps. But some of them also had some technical hiccups. We also touch on updates with PointsBet and the NHL, WynnBet and the status of legalization in Georgia and Arizona.

Ahead of the biggest weekend in betting, what does the landscape look like in the US? We also catch up with news for DraftKings and Barstool, as well as the big top-line number for US sports betting revenue nationwide.

Two big deals involving casino companies and DFS sites got made this week, based on the present and future of sports betting. We also talk about the launches in Michigan and Virginia as well as the latest on legalization efforts in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Virginia and Michigan online sports betting are both live as of this week. What are the prospects for both markets? We also break down the latest chatter in New York, and how Barstool rose to the top of the revenue charts in Pennsylvania.

New Jersey set another record for sports betting activity, almost reaching $1 billion. The bad news is that some online gambling operators are engaging in shady practices when it comes to customer withdrawals. We also look at legalization developments in New York, Texas, Arizona, Oregon and Washington. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes some waves by saying he wants online sports betting, but the "how" could trip things up in 2021. At least there's a chance! We also look at the proposed (and rejected) deal between MGM and Entain, as well as possible positive developments for Kentucky sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Florida has a sports betting bill for the new year, but don't hold your breath waiting for it to pass. We also look at how much was bet across the US in November. And Iowa becomes the latest state with a truly statewide online sports betting industry on Jan. 1. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Tennessee launches sports betting and had the most money wagered of any US market in its first month. We take a look at the Kentucky court case in which FanDuel and PokerStars' parent company owes almost a billion (with a B) dollars. And is the NFL priming the pump for kids to bet on sports with its Nickelodeon activation? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Gov. Andrew Cuomo brings up the possibility of online betting being a part of a revenue package. We break down the massive November numbers from New Jersey sports betting, and we take a deep dive into Michigan's online casino and sports betting launch next month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The gaming giant buys more of FanDuel for $4.2 billion. What's it mean for US sports betting? We also look at the increasing prospects for Connecticut sports betting after a DraftKings deal in the state. And the President Donald Trump tweets that "bookies" had him at a 97% chance of winning the election. Fact check: False. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode of the LSR podcast, we break down the massive October, as more states report their sports betting numbers. Plus, there is an update on the Michigan online sports betting launch, a look ahead at what legal sports betting in Canada might look at, and which US sportsbook will be No. 3 in the US sports betting market behind DraftKings and FanDuel? Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Our neighbors are looking at getting rid of their ban on single-game wagering. What's it mean? Nevada has a record for sports betting, but it's not all rainbows and unicorns. We also update what's going on in Ohio, Massachusetts, and... Texas? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana all reported huge sports betting handle numbers for sports betting in October, including $800 million in New Jersey alone. We also take a closer look at the delay for Michigan online sports betting and Bally's huge moves as it gets serious about sports gambling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Election odds were all the rage on Tuesday night, as Trump became a heavy gambling favorite before giving way to reality. What happened, and is election betting coming to the US? We also look at Election Day legalization efforts in Maryland, Louisiana, and South Dakota, as well as the launch of Tennessee sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A ransomware attack wreaked havoc on the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel. We also talk about the impending Tennessee sports betting launch, and a look at the big numbers out of PA sportsbooks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In what is now a weekly occurrence for the LSR podcast, we look at what's going on at Barstool. This time, is Barstool founder Dave Portnoy running the show or just a pretty face? We also look at the huge month for New Jersey sports betting and the latest media deals for DraftKings and FanDuel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

5Dimes talked with LSR this week, and we look at the prospects of 5Dimes or other offshore sportsbooks and casinos getting into the regulated US market. DraftKings is raising almost another billion dollars and Illinois has a huge handle number as it has opened up online betting in earnest. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Offshore sportsbook and casino 5Dimes paid almost $50 million to US authorities in a settlement that avoided criminal prosecution. But questions still abound. We also break down the huge Caesars and William Hill deal as well as talk to gaming industry advisor Sara Slane. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We finally get the launch of the first-ever Barstool Sportsbook app. What's it like? How will it do in Pennsylvania and beyond? Did Penn National stock quadruple after launch? Plus we take a look at the prospects for legal sports betting in Ohio and Louisiana. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

August produced record numbers for sports betting wagers with the return of major sports, including a billion dollars in New Jersey and Pennsylvania combined. We look at the pathetic numbers out of DC online betting, NFL teams with sportsbooks, and a look at responsible gambling in the US. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Was this the last major media deal to be made in the US for sports betting? NBC teamed up with PointsBet in a massive deal; we break down the details. Plus Michael Jordan is now aligned with DraftKings? And will Penn National/Barstool Sports hit $200 a share? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The roller coaster that is Illinois sports betting got exciting yet again, as remote registration opens up ahead of NFL season (for the second time. Some industry in-fighting between DraftKings and Rush Street makes the headlines and a breakdown of what happened with BetCris and legal sportsbooks following their lines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Tech problems hurt one of the top online sportsbooks in the country. And it also had to pay out bets on an erroneous bet. Plus a closer look at Barstool Sports and Penn National and the results of DraftKings' first earnings call as a public company. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com