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

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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 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

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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 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

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:
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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 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 partnership, as well as a state-by-state roundup of sports betting legislation, highlighting Minnesota, Hawaii, Ohio, and Texas. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolving landscape of fantasy sports, particularly focusing on Underdog's regulatory challenges and strategic decisions. They explore the competitive dynamics within the industry, the excitement surrounding March Madness, and the implications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on college basketball.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
00:35 Robinhood & Kalshi March Madness marriage
06:18 Reminder: 23 states have some sort of betting restrictions
16:46 States take aim at Sweeps Casinos
19:48 Penn scrutiny continues 22:55 State Roundup
26:38 Underdog exits NY…for now at least
33:34 WHO WE ROOTING FOR TO CUT DOWN THE NETS???

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

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, highlighting the ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the industry's response to potential federal oversight.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
00:39 Georgia's Sports Betting Challenges
07:17 Genius Sports and Betting Technology
09:49 DraftKings perhaps entering prediction market space
19:26 State Roundup: Texas, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Rhode Island
24:03 SAFE Bet Act Reintroduced

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

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 across the United States. The discussion also covers FanDuel's market dominance and innovative media strategies, particularly their successful partnership with TVG. Additionally, the conversation touches on New York's unique approach to sports betting taxation amidst a trend of increasing rates in other states.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today
01:01 Nevada takes on Kalshi
07:24 Penn addresses ESPNBet
19:19 State Roundup: Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Georgia
23:50 FanDuel's Market Dominance
34:31 New York's Taxation Debate
36:59 March Madness 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


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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 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 Cookie Showdown
22:52 State Roundup: Sports Betting Updates
27:45 Marketing vs. Product 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://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

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 online casinos, and the evolving landscape of sports betting. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolving landscape of iGaming and sports betting legislation across various states, highlighting the potential for tax increases and the challenges faced by companies like DraftKings and FanDuel. They also explore innovative strategies for customer acquisition and engagement in the sports betting market, particularly focusing on how to attract interest in less popular sports.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today 01:01 Post-Super Bowl Insights 08:38 The Future of Online Casinos 19:24 DraftKings Stock Rises 25:37 State RoundUp 30:49 Sports Betting Strategies

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

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 Florida's regulatory actions against offshore sportsbooks. Finally, Eric provides an in-depth analysis of Super Bowl betting predictions and trends, highlighting the competition between New York and Nevada for the top betting market.

00:00 Sports Betting News Today 01:08 Texas Sports Betting Developments 04:26 State Roundup: Minnesota and Hawaii Updates 09:15 Robinhood's Involvement in Sports Betting 15:27 Florida's Regulatory Actions Against Offshore Sportsbooks 17:36 Circa’s Derek Stevens talks Trump Meeting 20:25 Eric's Super Bowl Breakdown and Market 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://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