LSR Sports Betting & News Podcast

The Texas House passes a sports betting resolution right before the podcast records and the crew talks about what it could mean for the future in the Lone Star State. Plus, rumors grow of an imminent PointsBet sale (6:59), why Missouri legislators are reading biographies to avoid voting on sports betting (12:54), and how horse tracks are shaping bill discussion in Minnesota (16:12).

The parent company of FanDuel approves a stock listing in the United States, but what does it mean for the market leader? Plus, a total reset for Bally Bet (6:48), a dive into Colorado's anti-harassment program (14:48), and a look at the regulated market catching a potential college baseball betting issue (25:20).

More suspensions for betting on NFL games came down from the league last week. The Jameson Williams suspension, however, came for different reasons that have the crew fired up. Also, more thoughts on what a PointsBet sale could look like (22:24) and why Tennessee continues to lead the country in bad sports betting ideas (31:43).

We break down the hold rate of the US sports betting industry (1:40) with numbers and insight from Eric Ramsey. A new coalition forms to rein in sports betting advertising (13:14), Fanatics Sportsbook is coming for real (26:24), and we break down the first revenue and handle numbers out of Massachusetts (33:46).

In just weeks, Kentucky went from a major underdog to legalize sports betting to becoming the first state to pass a law in 2023. How did it happen? Also, rumblings of a bet365 US push (7:27), an inkling of hope for legislation in Texas (14:05), and why problem gambling advocates are joining the long list of people frustrated with the Washington DC market (18:58).

NFL owners voted to allow gameday betting at sportsbooks inside their stadiums, and the crew discusses how that could affect the overall market. Also, how Ohio led a sea change in US sports betting ad regulation (12:50), why California's legalization prospects look dimmer by the day (21:03), and which states are close to passing bills in 2023 (29:21).

A pair of two-leg parlays look strangely similar on a sportsbook app and a fantasy sports app, but do regulators care? Also, Tennessee wants to tax handle (10:19), the gray market is still thriving in Canada (18:08), and why it is a terrible idea for a sportsbook rep to talk to 7-year-olds about brackets in 2023 (25:58).

Controversy over a Barstool Sports celebrity promo draws the attention of Massachusetts regulators and the questions of the podcast crew. Plus, a study in states doing well at sports betting regulation (14:08) and why the headlines don't tell the true story about Bally Sports and Bally Bet (18:21).

A report on potentially legalizing betting on the WWE begs a number of questions. The crew disagrees on Calvin Ridley's sincerity (1:56). Also, why is a sportsbook partnering with a small college basketball conference (11:02) and why is a DraftKings founder swearing at his rival (31:44)?

The newest legal sports betting state posts a startling first-month handle, raising expectations for those to follow. Also, how struggles for Bally's (8:33) and PointsBet (15:39) could shape their futures, and pushback against proposed sports betting ad restrictions (27:35).