LSR Sports Betting & News Podcast

LSR Sports Betting & News Podcast

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.

Episodes

September 3, 2025 25 mins
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.
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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 be...
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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.
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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.
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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 co...
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April 17, 2025 28 mins
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 fo...
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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 indus...
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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 ...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown, Pat Evans, and Sam McQuillan discuss the latest developments in the sports betting industry, particularly in light of March Madness. They explore the partnership between Robinhood and Kalshi, the complexities surrounding collegiate sports betting, and the ongoing legal challenges faced by sweepstakes operators. The conversation also touches on the struggles of Penn and ESPN's pa...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown, Sam McQuillan, and Matthew Waters discuss the current state of sports betting in the U.S., focusing on Georgia's legislative challenges, the role of Genius Sports in betting technology, the emergence of prediction markets, and the implications of the Safe Betting Act. They also provide a roundup of sports betting developments in Texas, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Rhode Island, hi...
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March 6, 2025 40 mins
In this episode of the Legal Sports Report podcast, Matt, Pat, and Sam discuss the latest developments in the sports betting industry, including Nevada's gaming regulations, the challenges faced by Penn in their partnership with ESPNBet, and the dynamics of the sports betting market. They also provide a roundup of state-specific news from Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Georgia, highlighting the evolving landscape of legal sports betting acr...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt, Pat, and Sam discuss the current state of sports betting legislation in Texas, the recent betting scandal involving Fresno State basketball players, and the ongoing debate surrounding the federal excise tax on sports betting.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
00:44 Texas Sports Betting Landscape
08:34 Fresno State Betting Scandal
16:42 Federal Excise Tax on Sports Betting
19:19 Girl Scout...
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In this episode, Matt Brown, Pat Evans, and Sam McQuillan discuss the aftermath of the Super Bowl, focusing on the performance of sportsbooks and the implications for the gambling industry. They explore the profitability of the Super Bowl for sportsbooks, the future of online casinos, and the current trends in DraftKings stock. The conversation highlights the growth opportunities in the gambling sector, the challenges faced by onli...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown and Pat Evans are joined by Eric Ramsey to discuss the latest developments in the sports betting industry. They cover significant updates from Texas regarding sports betting legalization, the state of Minnesota's legislative efforts, and the recent progress in Hawaii. The conversation also touches on mobile sports betting in Mississippi, Robinhood's foray into sports betting, and...
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In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of gambling in the U.S., focusing on Texas as a major opportunity for expansion. Hosts Matt, Pat and Sam explore updates from Alabama, Hawaii, and Minnesota regarding their gambling legislation. The conversation also highlights emerging players in the sports betting market, such as Crypto.com and Kalshi, and addresses the importance of integrity monitoring in sports betting, partic...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt and Pat discuss the latest developments in sports betting legislation across various states, including Maryland's proposed tax increase, Indiana's potential online casino legalization, and the impact of neighboring states on consumer behavior. They also delve into the ongoing legislative efforts in Texas and the influence of powerful stakeholders in the gambling industry.

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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt, Pat, and Sam discuss the latest developments in the sports betting and online casino landscape as they enter 2025. They explore DraftKings' new subscription service, legislative updates on online casino bills in various states, and the challenges faced in legalizing sports betting. The conversation also highlights the potential of Texas as a major market for sports betting and reviews...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt Brown, Matthew Waters, and Pat Evans discuss the latest developments in the sports betting industry, including insights from a recent Senate hearing, the potential for online casinos in Louisiana, and the impact of the Choctaw nation in Texas. They also share bold predictions for 2025, highlighting the evolving landscape of sports betting and the importance of understanding consumer pr...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, Matt Brown, Pat Evans, and Sam McQuillan discuss the current state of the sports betting industry, focusing on the evolution of Underdog Fantasy, regulatory challenges faced by operators, and the implications of recent claims against DraftKings and FanDuel. They also explore the competitive landscape, identifying potential challengers to the top two operators and discussing the role of new entran...
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In this episode of the LSR podcast, hosts Matt, Pat, and Sam pay tribute to Adam Candy, discuss the current dynamics of the sports betting market, and explore the legal challenges facing sweepstakes gambling. They provide updates on state legislation in Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota, and delve into insights from a recent Morgan Stanley survey on sports betting preferences.

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