June and July will be marked by the Copa America where some of the best players and, depending where your allegiance lies, the G.O.A.T. himself will clash to compete for the continent's top prize. With that in mind, sports betting operators are ready to clash themselves on a most competitive ground, for which they have been preparing well in advance. And this will be the discussion of today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, where SBC Noticias' Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, ...
Jun 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 293
iGaming Daily's coverage of the Canadian Gaming Summit 2024 comes to a close as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, welcomes Martyn Elliott, Media Project Director at SBC, to discuss their conference experience. The duo go over panel sessions that they attended, and one that Jessica moderated, as well as a potential generation shift, as casinos compete with social media platforms, such a TikTok, as well as the reoccurring topic of gambling advertisement in Canada, with Martyn offering a stark c...
Jun 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 292
iGaming Daily's coverage of the Canadian Gaming Summit continues on the conference room floor from Toronto as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by her partner in crime, Charlie Horner, Editor of the Canadian Gaming Business magazine. The duo talk about Alberta, which seems to be the topic of the conference, and what the Provinces model will look like, in comparison to Ontario, the sports betting advertising bill in the Senate and a glimpse into the latest Canadian Gaming Business ma...
Jun 20, 2024•19 min•Ep. 291
Today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, comes to you from the Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto Host Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport and Payment Expert is joined by Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and special guest Martin Lycka, SVP American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, to talk through their first day at the event. The trio discuss Martin’s interview with former ice hockey player Luke Gazdic for the Safe Bet Show where he discussed his c...
Jun 19, 2024•22 min•Ep. 290
Sit down, grab your popcorn, and relax as the latest episode of iGaming Daily takes listeners to Brazil following a first-of-its-kind partnership in the region. Late last week, the Brazilian sports betting and casino site hit the box office as the firm partnered with Netflix to become the first betting brand to exclusively run advertising campaigns in Brazil for the streaming giant's customers. Today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, features SBC Noticias Brasil's Senior Journal...
Jun 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 289
Last month BetDEX Labs launched its BetDEX Exchange sports betting offering which is tailored for bettors looking to place bets with no restrictions. It initially launched last year as a beta version and offers odds across markets such as football, baseball, basketball and cricket. The CEO and Co-Founder of BetDEX Labs, Varun Sudhakar joins Viktor Kayed, Senior Business Journalist at SBC News on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove to discuss the launch. Also on the agenda ...
Jun 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 288
Ahead of this Thursday's (June 20) deadline for the SBC Awards at the inaugural SBC Summit in Lisbon, iGaming Daily present a special video episode of the podcast, designed to help you write a winning entry. SBC's Media Project Director, Martyn Elliott, welcomed Jai Maw, Co-Founder of Betting Hero, serial awards winners, and recent recipients of both Casino Affiliate of the Year and Employer of the Year at the SBC Awards North America, to help you write the awards submission that will get your b...
Jun 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 287
It’s the last day of Neosurf’s takeover of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. To round off the week Andrea McGeachin is joined by the Director of Research at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, Kasra Ghaharian. The pair discuss the “three pillars” of the International Gaming Institute, Kasra’s own journey from the UK to Las Vegas and also dig deeper into some of his latest research, including how the data provided by payment companies can be used to identify problem gambling behaviour. H...
Jun 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 286
The Neosurf Takeover continues this week on iGaming Daily as the firm’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin remains in full editorial control of the podcast. Presented by Optimove, Andrea is joined, once again of the podcast, by Bill Pascrell III, Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, to delve into the fast evolving RG space, the recent manoeuvre of some US operators going towards a “different coalition”, which Pascrell found a ‘little frustrating’. The duo also discussed thoughts on data sharing in resp...
Jun 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 285
On the second episode of iGaming Daily’s Neosurf Takeover, Andrea McGeachin enters the iGaming space as she welcomes the CEO of the only iGaming supplier to be live in all seven active US states, White Hat Studio’s Andy Whitworth. Supported by Optimove, today’s episode will see the duo discuss the success of White Hat in North America and hurdles the firm came across, such as personal licences, GLI certification and regulatory approval per state, to name a few. Andrea also questions Andy on Whit...
Jun 12, 2024•19 min•Ep. 284
It’s the start of the Neosurf Takeover on iGaming Daily. Supported by Optimove, throughout the remainder of the week, Neosurf’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin, takes full editorial and hosting control of the podcast, as she invites a select few special guests to discuss a variety of topics relating to the payments and gambling sector. And in today’s episode, McGeachin is joined by Shelley White, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council, to discuss a plethora of subject matters, such as her final year at t...
Jun 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 283
From Tijuana, to Lima and to Rio de Janeiro, Latin America is a vast region and often seen as a single market for the gaming industry. However, navigating these troubled waters may not be easy for everyone and only those who understand how each of its specific markets work will achieve success, especially with Brazil closing in on the specifics of its regulation. And joining SBC Noticias’ Fernando Noodt and Isadora Marcante, to discuss how operators can avoid the pitfalls and achieve long-term s...
Jun 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 282
We’re heading stateside in today’s episode of iGaming Daily as two of the US’ biggest iGaming suppliers have entered a legal battle over copycat game allegations. Evolution has filed a lawsuit against Light & Wonder with the Nevada District Court last week, where the former alleges Light & Wonder made use of IP related to its Lightning Roulette title, accessing maths files to create a, quote on quote, copycat game. That will be the topic in the first half of today’s episode. Then in the ...
Jun 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 279
Major League Baseball remains entangled in controversy surrounding its gambling rules after the news that San Diego Padres utility player Tucupita Marcano received a lifetime ban by the MLB. This ban was in relation to Marcano violating the league's betting rules and policies after the now banned player placed 231 wagers on MLB markets through a licensed operator. And this will be the topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman and her...
Jun 06, 2024•20 min•Ep. 281
In today's episode Ivana is joined by two iGaming marketing experts, Vadim Aidlin, CEO and Co-founder of Mamuta Media and Eitan Gorodetsky, the self titled SEO Jedi, to discuss the real way SEO/PPC and all marketing is done in iGaming. It's noted that this industry became extremely competitive, markets very saturated and it is a survival of the fittest. Good iGaming marketeer is an outside of the box thinker, ready to take risks, constantly educating themselves, eager to succeed. Good marketing ...
Jun 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 280
Casino Beats and Slot Beats editor, Joe Streeter, is your host for the latest instalment of the iGaming Daily podcast, supported by Optimove. It’s all about money today and in the first half, we hear from Payment Expert and Insider Sport editor, Ted Orme-Claye. He provides the latest update on the US’s Fit 21 cryptocurrency bill and also talks the importance of security and trust in iGaming following data breaches at Santander and Ticketmaster. After the break, Business Journalists Kieran O'Conn...
Jun 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 278
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup got underway yesterday, but cricket’s latest attempt to grab the attention of US sports fans came just hours after news broke of the sport’s latest betting-related suspension. The Cricket Regulator announced that Durham and England fast bowler Brydon Carse had been banned from all cricket for 16 months after being charged with placing 303 bets on cricket matches between 2017 and 2019. Joining SBC News' Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, on today’s edition of iGaming Dai...
Jun 03, 2024•24 min•Ep. 277
With the club football season almost over, the sports betting industry turns its attention towards the 2024 European Championships. So, we thought we should give our lead sponsors a call, and welcome two of Optimove's brightest to iGaming Daily for a chat about football's big summer in Germany. Insider Sport Editor Ted Orme-Claye takes the reins, as he welcomes Jonathan Inbar (Director of Strategic Services) and Jon Collins (Strategic Services Team Leader) to discuss what operators can do to rea...
May 31, 2024•19 min•Ep. 276
iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, returns to the US for today's episode as Jessica Welman welcomes Charlie Horner to discuss a couple of major recent stories. Thankfully, no deaths to speak of on today's podcast but life's two other guarantees are here. First up, Illinois recently announced a significant change to their taxation structure, with a tiered approach that places their top rate as the second-highest in the US. What's the deal? What's the likely impact, and will other states follow...
May 30, 2024•22 min•Ep. 275
There’s been some interesting developments in Montenegro as its government authorised strict restrictions on payments for its online gambling space, which includes the banning of popular transaction methods. And this will be the discussion in the first half of today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as James Ross is joined by Payment Expert and Insider Sports Editor, Ted Orme-Claye, and Business Journalist, Kieron O’Connor. Then in the second half, we indulge James and Kieron’s ...
May 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 274
iGaming Daily returns from Malta’s CasinoBeats Summit to the unexpected news that PM Rishi Sunak has declared a General Election on 4th July. Momentum towards a settlement of the industry’s regulatory affairs has been growing, but has the Gambling Review been stalled as government and the Civil Service shut down its engine abiding by the pre-election rules of Purdah. Will a six-week election campaign de-rail the Gambling Review’s outstanding settlements, related to the affordability checks pilot...
May 28, 2024•22 min•Ep. 273
iGaming Daily kickstarts the week in Brazil, as the county's government has revealed a huge update for firms looking to enter the regulated Brazilian gambling market via its newly published ordinance. Issuing Ordinance 827, the government mandated that gaming operators must secure licences by December 21, 2024, or face penalties starting January 1, 2025. The ordinance, which includes ten annexes, sets the licensing fee at BRL 30 million ($5.9m) for up to three brands, valid for five years. The S...
May 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 272
On the final episode live from CasinoBeats Summit 2024, Joe Streeter steps in to host, and welcomes Aideen Shortt, PR and Marketing Consultant for Curacao Gaming Control Board and longtime industry expert for her debut on iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove. Joe and Aideen discuss her panel appearance at the show alongside UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes, a session that was inundated with questions from the audience. Additionally, Joe asks Aideen about licensing, working closely with regulators and taps...
May 24, 2024•16 min•Ep. 271
On the final day of CasinoBeats Summit 2024, iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, comes live once again from the bustling exhibition floor at the Intercontinental in Malta. The morning after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the General Election, James Ross summons Martyn Elliott and Conor Porter to discuss their initial thoughts on the announcement of an Independence Day election. Also, James asks Martyn about his panel moderation on the Future of Poker session earlier in the day, and the g...
May 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 270
iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove comes live from the exhibition floor at CasinoBeats Summit 2024 at the Intercontinental in Malta. With a lineup of gaming heads, James Ross, Craig Davies and Danny Lee spend the first few minutes fanboying over keynote speaker John Romero, who delivered a fascinating opening speech at this morning's event. Craig discusses some of Romero's ideas and points, as well as what came of his panel session with the father of first person shooters that took place just ...
May 22, 2024•17 min•Ep. 269
iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, goes live from Malta on the eve of CasinoBeats Summit 2024, as James Ross welcomes CasinoBeats Senior Journalist Conor Porter, and from SBC Events, Head of Content Masha Tsnompilantze, who welcomed the travelling party to the brand new SBC Office in Malta. Masha takes us through the CasinoBeats Summit build-up, giving a never before seen (or heard) on iGaming Daily behind the scenes look at the SBC Events marketing process. Plus, from a dusty rock to a hard ...
May 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 268
The Insider Sport team make a welcome return to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and it's a timely one, with a huge weekend of sport behind us, host Ted Orme-Claye is joined by Kieran O'Conner and Callum Williams to discuss the 'Ring of Fire', Tyson Fury's heavyweight unification clash with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia, before going on to discuss Kaizen Gaming-owned Betano's increasing portfolio of football partners. The guys chat about William Hill's last minute partnership with the figh...
May 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 267
We're back on the SEO beat on iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as Ivana Flynn is back in the host's chair, welcoming a very special guest, Aleyda Solís, SEO Consultant and founder of Orainti. Aleyda is hosting a closed-door SEO workshop at next week's CasinoBeats Summit in Malta, and joins Ivana for a discussion on the Google updates that the whole internet is feeling the effects of. Ivana and Aleyda chat about what's going on with Google, the present and future of AI generated content and ...
May 17, 2024•24 min•Ep. 266
FanDuel was a big winner this week, as the firm reported a successful Q1 that witnessed year-over-year growth but still fell short of Wall Street expectations. And this will be the topic of today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined once again by Charlie Horner, to look at how FanDuel's increased focus on iGaming could boost the company's revenue. The duo also delve into the affiliate landscape, where a change from Google could jeop...
May 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 265
Today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, returns to Latin America, which sees the return of the SBC Noticias team. Joining Fernando Noodt to look at the latest developments in Brazil, which is set to see the completion of its new gambling regulations that have sent the industry into a flurry of excitment, and Argentina's own gambling regulations, is Editor, Lucía Gando and Senior Journalist, Isadora Marcante. The trio talk about the final details of Brazil's portarias and, across...
May 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 264
