Legal Sports Report

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Want to keep up with everything going on in the growing US sports betting industry and legalization efforts across the United States? We’ve got you covered. The LSR Podcast is your weekly one-stop shop to survey the landscape in America as sports wagering becomes legal in more states. Host Matt Brown leads the discussion with LSR managing editor Adam Candee, and industry analysts and writers Eric Ramsey and Dustin Gouker. You can subscribe to the LSR Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. If you want to interact with other fans of the pod, check out the Flick app.

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34: 8/5: The New FanDuel Palpable Error 05.08.2020 35:30

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 sportsbook app launching in Illinois and the fate of Massachusetts sports betting for 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

33: 7/29: Illinois Messes Up Sports Betting Again 30.07.2020 34:41

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, disappointing Nevada numbers, and the renewed hopes for legal sports betting in Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

32: 7/23: Congress Makes Us All Dumber On Sports Betting 23.07.2020 53:35

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 Association and also talk about the deal between BetCris and Major League Baseball plus the prospects for legal New York online sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

31: 7/16: The Tale Of NJ & PA Sportsbook Numbers 17.07.2020 35:25

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 work it will be for DraftKings to integrate SBTech as its own tech platform. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

30: 7/9: MGM Is Coming For DraftKings 09.07.2020 36:58

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 look at the first deal between a sportsbook and an MLB team and William Hill takes over Caesars' Nevada sportsbooks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

29: 7/1: It's Getting Interesting In Illinois 02.07.2020 30:40

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 Barstool Sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

28: 6/25: The Epitaph For California Sports Betting 26.06.2020 43:25

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 Michigan, Illinois, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

27: 6/17: The DraftKings Stock Phenomenon 17.06.2020 42:39

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 California, which is making a last-ditch attempt to legalize sports betting. Plus an NFL team starts signing sportsbook partners and will even have a betting lounge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

26: 6/10: California Sports Betting Is Still Alive. 10.06.2020 39:12

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 Illinois and Oklahoma, and the new hot stock fund based on gambling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

25: 6/4: Is California Sports Betting Just A Dream? 04.06.2020 39:56

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 with a thud and FanDuel’s parent company raises a bill Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

24: 5/27: What The Return Of Golf Means For Sportsbooks 28.05.2020 39:59

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 tempt states to pass new laws? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

23: 5/20 : Big Names Making Moves In Sports Betting 20.05.2020 40:26

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

22: 5/13: Sports Are Returning, And With It Betting? 14.05.2020 39:12

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 Louisiana for sports betting, and a look back at the second anniversary of the fall of PASPA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

21: 5/7: Ep.51- DraftKings And FanDuel Keep Getting Bigger 07.05.2020 44:32

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, Virginia, Michigan and Oklahoma sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

20: 4/29: DraftKings Goes Public 30.04.2020 45:27

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, Colorado sports betting is almost here, and Virginia sports betting is coming in the near future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

19: 4/22: Sportsbooks Are Ready For NFL Draft Action 22.04.2020 45:59

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 have no idea what's going on in Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

18: 4/15: West Virginia is still a cluster... 16.04.2020 44:15

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? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

17: 4/9: We Had Election Betting, Until We Didn't... 10.04.2020 38:35

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 might be surprised at how player funds are treated at some overseas sportsbooks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

16: 4/1: Yes, There Is Still Sports Betting News 02.04.2020 42:05

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 sports betting industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

15: 3/26: What Does The Sports Betting World Do Now? 26.03.2020 45:50

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 Oregon sports betting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

14: LSR Podcast Ep.44 - Coronavirus Brings Sports Betting To A Halt 19.03.2020 41:52

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 to bet on. So where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

13: New States With Sportsbooks & The Coronavirus Impact On Gambling 19.03.2020 47:38

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

12: LSR Podcast Ep.41 - A FanDuel Lawsuit Comes Across The Pond 28.02.2020 27:45

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

11: 2/13: LSR Podcast Ep. 39 - CBS Gets A Betting Partner; NFL Wants A Betting VP 21.02.2020 46:12

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 hiring an executive to deal with gambling? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

10: 2/21: LSR Podcast Ep.40 - Streaming NHL Games In-App Now A Thing 21.02.2020 38:09

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com