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.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
00:45 Maryland's Sports Betting Tax Increase
05:24 Indiana's Online Casino Legislation
07:09 The Impact of Neighboring States on Legalization
13:38 Texas Sports Betting Legislative Developments

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

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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 the betting trends and revenue growth observed in 2024.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
01:47 DraftKings Sportsbook Plus Subscription Service
10:17 Legislative Updates on Online Casino
15:49 Challenges in Legalizing Sports Betting
21:12 Texas Sports Betting Landscape
26:44 2024 Year in Review and Betting Trends

Read More on Today's Topics:

DraftKings Tries Subscription Parlay Service https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218811/draftkings-launches-subscription-service-to-push-parlays/

Illinois Open to Online Casino? Virginia? Maryland? https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218700/pritzker-illinois-online-casino-2025-chances/ https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218994/virginia-online-casino-bill-filed-2025/ https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218837/atterbeary-maryland-online-casino-2025-files/ 

Is it Finally Sports Bettings Time in Minnesota? Alabama? https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218664/2025-minnesota-sports-betting-preview-jan-2/ https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218666/house-alabama-sports-betting-senate-beginning-2025/

All Eyes on Texas in 2025 https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218670/scott-texas-sports-betting-support-2025/

Americans Bet Lots of Money on Sports Betting in 2024 https://www.legalsportsreport.com/218449/2024-us-sports-betting-revenue/

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://twitter.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 #sportsbetting #sportsbettingnews #onlinebettingnews

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 preferences.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
01:11 Senate Sports Betting Hearing Insights
10:51 Online Casino Talks in the Bayou
16:36 Sports Betting State Roundup
26:32 Choctaw Nation Positioning Itself in Texas?
30:02 Bold Prediction for 2025?

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://twitter.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

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 entrants like Fanatics and ESPN Bet in shaping the future of sports betting.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
01:02 Underdog Making Changes & Adding States
06:25 Claims Against DraftKings and FanDuel
11:35 Robinhood interest in Sports Betting?
16:47 The Race for Number Three in Sports Betting

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://twitter.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

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.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today 02:07 Market Dynamics in Sports Betting 06:09 Legal Challenges in Sweepstakes Gambling 09:33 State Updates: Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota 19:36 Morgan Stanley Sports Betting Survey Insights

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://twitter.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

We are nearing the 10-year anniversary of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver writing a New York Times op-ed advocating for legal sports betting in the United States. Plus, the latest nuggets from campaign finance reports in the Missouri sports betting ballot battle (13:12) and why a new deal between Hard Rock Bet and Kambi bucks a recent industry trend (17:44).

Matt and Adam meet up for the annual gaming convention in Las Vegas and report back with their notes on the hottest discussion topics: will more sports betting brands ever launch in Florida (5:16), what's the next big thing for sportsbooks after same-game parlays (8:16), the issue that popped up the most at the show (19:39), and an update on the timeline for sports betting in California (23:40).

Legal happenings from around the US and UK lead the news around the sports betting landscape this week, including a disgraced former NFL employee suing FanDuel (00:46), the ongoing battle over the 2018 FanDuel sale (6:58), DraftKings winning a round against its former head of VIP (13:54), and a settlement between the SEC and DraftKings (18:26).

Last week's meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission featured legal sports betting operators explaining what behaviors by bettors get their attention for potential limiting and banning. Plus, how a Michigan man made $2 million in fake deposits into an app (16:50) and early thoughts on how the NFL is handling sports betting advertising and integration in 2024 (20:00).

Lachlan Murdoch spoke this week about whether or not his company will exercise its option to purchase nearly a 20% stake in FanDuel before the opportunity expires. Plus, another opposition group appears to work against the Missouri online sports betting initiative (5:39), the industry pushes back against the latest version of a federal sports betting bill (10:04), and house rules remain important to read (19:05).