Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s “very much against” online casinos, citing addiction concerns. While open to limited VLT or e-bingo expansion, he hinted he’d veto a full iCasino bill legalsportsreport.com/238210/dewine-…

CA AG Rob Bonta says enforcement is coming for DFS apps like FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, and Underdog, which remain active despite a legal opinion declaring them under state law. legalsportsreport.com/238227/califor…

New Jersey Assemblyman Dan Hutchison has sponsored a bill aimed at slowing down the sports betting cycle, specifically targeting micro sports betting in the state. Full story by Matthew Waters: bit.ly/4mc0WPb

British bookmaker Betfred is officially exiting the US market. On July 31, its Pennsylvania sports betting app will cease accepting wagers. Sam McQuillan with more details: legalsportsreport.com/238367/last-be…

After years of stalling sports betting legalization talks, the Georgia House held its first meeting of the House Study Committee on Gaming on Monday. If sports betting goes to the ballot, studies show 63% of voters favor the legalization. But will it get to that point? Full

The California AG says a crackdown is coming for DFS operators in the state, CA tribes push back on prediction markets, and Polymarket has a potential entry point back into the US. The LSR Podcast crew covers all of that and more in episode 271. Sam McQuillan Pat Evans

DraftKings just scored a big legal win in New York - could this set the precedent for similar lawsuits in other states? DK was granted its motion to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged its promotional terms regarding a new customer “deposit bonus” were deceptive. Full story:

While most operators view sports prediction models as competition in a crowded market, Rush Street Interactive sees them as a potential ally in the online casino space. Are prediction markets the key to accelerating the legalization of iCasino in the US? Matthew Waters with

Gov. Mike DeWine, who wanted to increase the Ohio sports betting tax rate to 40% earlier this year, has now called on the Ohio Casino Control Commission to remove prop betting from the state’s sports betting market. 📝 : Matthew Waters legalsportsreport.com/238599/ohio-re…

ESPN Bet recently announced FanCenter, a personalized hub that allows users who link their fantasy and betting accounts to see a section that includes player props and custom parlays based on their favorite teams, plus their betting history. Will this be enough for the operator

LSR Podcast Episode 272: Prop Bet Bans and Even More Taxes? is out now! Hosts Sam McQuillan and Matt Brown cover Penn’s latest attempt to lean into ESPN’s fantasy database, the Governor of Ohio pushing to ban all player prop bets, and more. Listen here: spreaker.com/episode/lsr-ep…

Fifty attorneys general asked the DOJ to help states curb the “rampant spread” of illegal gambling sites. They cited an American Gaming Association report estimating around $400 billion in illegal online casino and sports betting revenue annually. 📝: Matthew Waters

📈 Sportradar raised its 2025 outlook after posting double-digit growth in its core US market and managed trading business. Management cited the adoption of Sportradar’s AI-powered live betting products as one key reason for the growth. Sam McQuillan: legalsportsreport.com/238725/sportra…

Ohio is looking to crack down on micro betting. The Casino Control Commission is working on a rule that could ban certain player prop bets in the state. Matthew Waters chatted with Assistant General Counsel Caty Abbott about the draft ⬇️ legalsportsreport.com/239021/ohio-re…

Kalshi hit a roadblock in Maryland on its pursuit of nationwide trading on the outcome of sporting events. The District Court denied the company's motion to enjoin MD from attempting to enforce the state’s gambling laws. legalsportsreport.com/239068/why-mar…

The deadline for Gov. Murphy to act on a bill banning sweepstakes casinos in New Jersey is technically extended until the Assembly returns from recess. Matthew Waters reports: legalsportsreport.com/239063/nj-swee…

Circa, DraftKings and FanDuel pitched Wednesday for one of two untethered MI sports betting licenses. The Gaming Commission will choose the winners on Friday morning. Matthew Waters reports: legalsportsreport.com/239249/circa-f…

Michael Porter Jr. says NBA players might see betting markets as a way to help friends profit, citing how easy it could be to manipulate props. His brother was banned for life for doing so. Sam McQuillan reports: legalsportsreport.com/239255/porter-…

Illegal sports betting in the US is shrinking as more bettors turn to legal options, but the underground market still costs states significant tax revenue. Sam McQuillan reports: legalsportsreport.com/239314/report-…