In just a few hours time the regulated sports betting and online gaming market will officially open in Brazil. Ahead of this seismic moment, Fernando Noodt was joined on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, Isadora Marcante, to reflect on the significant developments in the Brazilian market during 2024. The trio reflect on the enactment of online gaming laws by President Lula da Silva, the industry’s res...
Dec 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 429
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for CasinoBeats and SlotBeats, to reflect on an action-packed year for the igaming industry. The duo discuss significant changes in the Philippines, including the banning of POGOs, regulatory changes in the UK and Evolution's M&A activity. The conversation also touches on operators' increased interest in streaming platforms, copyright issues in slot developm...
Dec 30, 2024•18 min•Ep. 428
As a breakneck 2024 comes to a close, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, and Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, to review the significant changes in the European gaming landscape during 2024. The conversation focuses on the UK Gambling Review and recent changes enacted by the Labour government, including the newly introduced statutory levy and stake limits, as well as notable developments in continental Europe. The trio also look ...
Dec 27, 2024•29 min•Ep. 427
With 2025 drawing to a close, Ted Orme-Claye, Kieran O’Connor and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team sat down to reflect on the biggest moments and stories from the past year in sport. The trio discuss key topics such as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations, the impact of scrapping FA Cup replays on lower league football clubs and the challenges faced by French football in securing a lucrative new broadcast deal. They also highlight insightful interviews with industry leaders from AC ...
Dec 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 426
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the show’s SEO expert, Ivana Flynn, is joined by Gentoo Media’s Head of SEO, Emilio Takas, to recap an action-packed year in SEO and look ahead to what to expect in 2025. Reflecting on 2024, the duo explore the implications of AI in content creation, how AI abuse got out of hand last year and also the rise of black hat SEO techniques. Looking towards the future, Ivana and Emilio talk about the importance of building a brand due to the deve...
Dec 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 425
Despite being just days away from the opening of Brazil’s regulated market, the dispute between the Attorney General of Brazil (AGU) and Rio De Janeiro’s State Lottery, Loterj, is still ongoing. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team, as well as Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, to discuss what this means for Brazil’s market and consider when it will finally be resolved. The ...
Dec 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 424
On Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia two heavyweight giants will meet again as Oleksandr Usyk defends his world titles against Tyson Fury. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the show’s resident boxing expert, Joe Streeter, is joined by Jonathan Smith, Founder of Sportsbook Training Services, to preview the fight and delve deeper into the world of boxing betting. The duo discuss the influence of Saudi Arabia on the sport, innovations in betting, such as bet builde...
Dec 20, 2024•24 min•Ep. 423
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to recap a contentious hearing about sports betting held by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The duo dissect the purpose of the hearing, the lack of representation from the industry at the conference and how it broke down into a heated interaction between NCAA President Charlie Baker and lawmakers about the participation of trans athletes in college sp...
Dec 19, 2024•21 min•Ep. 422
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter is joined by two of Optimove’s finest to talk about the complexities of balancing bonus generosity and profitability. Shai Frank, Senior VP of Product, and Dana Rausch, Strategic Analytics Lead, explore the challenges operators face in the competitive gaming industry, the importance of player behaviour and effective segmentation and the difference between bonus hunters and abusers. The conversation also highlights how generati...
Dec 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 421
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to discuss the latest developments in gambling as the industry winds down for its Christmas festivities. Earlier this week, Austrac - Australia’s financial watchdog - announced an investigation into systemic compliance failings of Entain’s Australian subsidiaries of NEDs and Ladbrokes and the duo discuss the implications of the case for compliance in ...
Dec 17, 2024•20 min•Ep. 420
Just days ahead of Brazil launching its regulated gaming market on 1 January 2025, the country’s government is pushing for a selective “sin tax” on sports betting, igaming and fantasy sports. And this will be the topic for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, is your host and he is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and Bárbara Teles, Director of Government Relations for the Brazilian Fantasy Sports A...
Dec 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 419
Grab the popcorn for this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, talks to Elliott Gerner about his new short film Friday Night Flop, which explores the world of poker through a mother-daughter relationship. The duo discuss the film’s origins, its debut at the UK Jewish Film Festival and the future plans for distribution as film festival season begins. They also talk about Elliott’s own journey from playing card games at his grandpare...
Dec 13, 2024•18 min•Ep. 418
Darts season is upon us, with the PDC World Darts Championship just days away from getting underway. Ahead of the tournament starting, Joe Streeter was joined on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, by the show’s darts expert and Senior Journalist for SBC News, Jessie Sale, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to discuss how darts has capitalised on its meteoric rise in popularity in the wake of Luke Littler’s run to the final last year. The trio also talk about the role of Pa...
Dec 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 417
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Bill Gantz, Partner - Trials, Gaming, Intellectual Property at Duane Morris LLP, to unpack the legal complexities of the debate 'sweeping' the US. The duo discuss the legal framework surrounding sweepstakes, the freemium model and the ongoing debates and litigation affecting the industry. They also delve into the nuances of state regulations, the legitimacy of gold coins in social casino...
Dec 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 416
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, to recap last week's annual GambleAware conference. The duo discuss the mood at the event given the latest updates to both the Statutory Levy and stake limits, as well as the reaction to the changes and the new NHS framework. They also talk about Labour’s Gambling Minister, Baroness Twycross, who made her first appearance at the event, and consider the i...
Dec 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 415
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by Jonathan Collins, Strategic Services Team Leader at Optimove, to recap an action-packed year of sport which included events such as the European Championships, the Olympics and Copa America. As well as discussing their own personal highs and lows of the sporting year, John also shared some of the most interesting trends witnessed by Optimove across sports betting in 2024. Amongst the insigh...
Dec 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 414
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, is joined by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to explore the evolving relationship between betting and sports, focusing on the convergence of media and betting platforms, particularly in the US. The discussion highlights the rapid development of sports betting in the US and the approach key operators like FanDuel and DraftKings are taking with their own media strategies following FanDuel's partn...
Dec 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 413
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ivana Flynn returns once again to provide her expertise to the world of SEO within the gambling space. Joining her on today's episode is Aline Oliveira, Head of PCC at ComeOn, and Filip Janczak, Co-Founder & Head of Performance Marketing, to discuss the critical roles of PPC and SEO in the iGaming industry. They explore the importance of PPC in marketing strategies, the balance between PPC and SEO, and how to effectively use PPC ...
Dec 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 412
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats is joined by his Senior Journalist Danny Lee and SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, to explore the streaming platform Kick and its latest updates. The three discuss the evolution of streaming in the iGaming industry, focusing on recent regulatory changes, particularly KYC requirements introduced by Kick. The conversation also highlighted the impact of Twitch's previous regulations on Kick's appro...
Dec 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 411
Concluding a break-neck November, the UK government announced that it has determined the design of a Statutory Levy on problem gambling and introduced £2 and £5 stake limits on online slots. Recognised as the most sensitive matter to be resolved by the Gambling Review, the UK government unveiled the new structure of the Levy on research, education, and treatment (RET), to be led by the NHS as the chief commissioner. And on today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Ed...
Dec 03, 2024•18 min•Ep. 410
Fernando Noodt is back in the host's chair on iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and he's joined by the La Jefa, SBC Noticias Editor Lucía Gando, for a discussion on yet another big piece of news in the last month of the year in their native Argentina. The SBC Noticias crew discuss a groundbreaking bill approved by La Cámara de Diputados (The Chamber of Deputies) that bans advertising in the online gambling sector, a move aimed at protecting minors from problem gambling. Fer & Lu chat abo...
Dec 02, 2024•21 min•Ep. 409
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ivana Flynn is back once again to provide detailed insight and education on SEO within the gambling space. On today's episode, Ivana is joined by Marta Szmidt, Director of SEO at Rhino Entertainment. The duo discuss the importance of brand protection in SEO. They cover topics such as what brand protection is, why it is important, and how to protect your brand. The conversation also touches on the issue of brand jacking and PPC abuse,...
Nov 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 408
Last week, French Senators approved tax hikes to be implemented across all gambling disciplines as part of the 2025 budget. And on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by Jake Pollard to delve deeper into the development. The duo discuss the key components of the tax plan and the reaction of the industry to the news. They also consider which sectors are most vulnerable to the tax hikes and how it will influence the landscape of F...
Nov 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 407
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, brings you the latest news from Latin America. In the first half of the episode, he is joined by Lucia Gando, Editor of SBC Noticias, who brings news of a a proposal to ban gambling advertising across many platforms. The duo discuss what the bill needs to move forward and what it means for the Argentinian gaming industry. They also talk about the fallout from the publicity stunt which saw...
Nov 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 406
On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, and SBC’s Senior Media Manager, Craig Davies, to discuss the evolution of slots. They discuss the continued growth in the popularity of crash games, the danger of stagnation in the sector and how developers can innovate to avoid this happening, which includes the potential of producing celebrity-branded crash games. Later on in the episode, the...
Nov 26, 2024•20 min•Ep. 405
Reports suggest that a dispute is in the works between the Premier League and EFL over the share of English football's data rights deal, with some top-flight clubs lobbying for the league to receive a bigger share. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott is joined by SBC's Content Director, Ted Menmuir, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, to delve into the dispute. The trio discuss the increasing value of data in sports, the tensions that exist betw...
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 404
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by SBC's Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to delve into the latest news from North America. First on the agenda is the poor performance of sportsbooks in October due to a slew of favourable outcomes for bettors, with operators returning a hold of approximately 7%, down 33% from the norm. The duo discuss the causes of the decline, including why the NFL's unpredictable nature contributes to the...
Nov 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 403
Ahead of Europe's Safer Gambling Week 2024, leaders from the industry convened for SBC Digital's Player Protection Day, a series of six sessions focused on the latest in player protection and responsible gaming. Charlie Horner, SBC's Media Manager, was joined by Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, and Martyn Elliot, Project Director for SBC, to recap the event and discuss some of the biggest talking points from the conference. The trio highlight the importance of player protection ...
Nov 21, 2024•24 min•Ep. 402
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir and Jack Symons , Co-Founder of Gamban, discuss the evolution and mission of Gamban, a gambling block solution designed to help individuals manage their gambling urges. They explore the challenges of self-exclusion, the importance of partnerships with regulators, and the need for a layered approach to player protection. Jack shares insights from his personal experience with gambling harm and emphasizes the importance of c...
Nov 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 401
In this bumper episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Callum Williams and Kieran O'Connor from the Insider Sport team are joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, to recap Friday's (15 November) Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson exhibition fight. They explore the challenges faced by Netflix in its live boxing debut and the future of sports streaming on the platform, given that Netflix has signed a deal to stream WWE Raw. The trio also discuss the two NFL games Netflix will be showing on Ch...
Nov 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 400
