Legal Sports Report

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).

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).

A mysterious lawsuit challenging the online Missouri sports betting ballot measure appears, but no one is certain who is behind it. Plus, DraftKings goes shopping (7:21), an NFLPA lawsuit against the crown is even bigger than expected (13:58), a suit over alleged deceptive sportsbook marketing moves forward (17:53), and another illegal bookie meets justice (22:28).

The plan for a DraftKings surcharge on winning bettors in high-tax states lasted just 13 days, as the company abandoned the idea shortly after FanDuel declined to match it. Plus, Missouri will vote on legalizing sports betting this fall (16:04), Nebraska might do the same (18:08), and Intralot might be in legal trouble in Washington DC (23:49).

A special legislative session in Nebraska is underway, with online sports betting legalization up for discussion. Plus, a Missouri ballot measure takes a key step (3:52), the latest poll on iGaming in New York shows support (7:09), and a move by PrizePicks raises questions about whether the company wants to buy or sell (12:46).

With publicly traded operators in sports betting set to report earnings for Q2 2024, Matthew Waters joins the show to preview what to expect for PENN, DKNG, CZR, MGM, and others. Plus, what in the world is going on in Washington, D.C., where a budget snafu has the market on hold (24:51).

A wild lawsuit targeting DraftKings and a prominent professional sports bettor drops in New York, leading to larger discussion around how sharps get action down at sportsbooks. Plus, MGM makes a big purchase for its international business (13:34), DC finally moves past its sports betting folly (18:33), and UK election betting scandals offer a cautionary tale in the US (22:10).

The new president of the NCAA made an interesting comment about the legalization of sports betting in the United States this week at a conference. Also, the crew talks about what the legislative prospects look like for Texas in 2025 (8:02) and an analyst's thoughts on what tiers sports betting operators fall into in the US (12:08).

The crew leads off their discussion with the latest from the Minnesota sports betting debate, then talks about this year's SBC (0:49), which topics were hottest on the floor (4:46), and how responsible gambling could shape future discussions throughout the North American sports betting and iGaming industries (10:09).

Ohio reverses course and grants an NCAA request to ban college player prop betting. Is that where the push for more restriction starts or where it ends? Plus, the latest on pick'em game bans around the country (11:05), a legislative roundup from a number of states (11:31), and what a DFS deal in Texas means for the future there (22:03).

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the ultimate punishment to Jontay Porter for his activities around sports betting and his performance. Did the system work as planned? Plus, why Georgia sports betting legislation failed on a familiar path (13:20), whether Alabama sports betting still has any chance to pass, and the latest on Shohei Ohtani (16:05).

The NBA will allow customers who purchase its League Pass streaming product to opt in for added betting-related content, and the crew wants to know why some people think it means the sky is falling. Also, how to make good responsible gambling tools even better (11:27) and the latest on a federal bill to regulate sports betting (17:56).

Alabama appeared to be one of the most promising states for legalizing sports betting in 2024, but political wrangling led to unexpected roadblocks. Also, why 888 might be on its way out of the US market (4:00), the latest twist in the case against Iowa State student-athletes (12:33), and the North Carolina launch you've all been hearing about (14:07).