Last week, PayPal embraced digital currencies with plans for a stablecoin being unveiled. What does this mean for the growth of digital currencies and how has it been received amongst key political figures. On potential plans, Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal, stated on the coin: “The shift toward digital currencies requires a stable instrument that is both digitally native and easily connected to fiat currency like the US dollar. Joining me, your host James Ross, on the latest episode ...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 83
Domestic football is now back on our TV screens, and as always this has been accompanied by commercial potential and developments that have likely flown under the radar for some. However, this of course is of massive interest to us at SBC - and the recent news that the Serie A betting data rights to the 2024/25 season will be going to tender particularly caught our attention. It is not yet clear who will be bidding for the rights, but we can assume current holder Stats Perform will be keen to re...
Aug 14, 2023•20 min•Ep. 82
The second quarter financial season is well and truly underway with results coming across the SBC Media news desk thick and fast. On of those financials came from Bragg Gaming, which witnessed records tumbling for back-to-back quarters as the company reported a new revenue high in the second quarter of 2023. And in today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, James Ross is joined by Bragg Gaming Group’s Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Yaniv Spielberg, to go through...
Aug 11, 2023•11 min•Ep. 81
This week Penn Entertainment shocked the sports betting setor as the firm ditched Barstool Media altogether and rebranding its existing sportsbook ESPN Bet as part of a multi-billion partnership. This fall, the existing Barstool Sportsbooks in the 20 states where Penn operates sports betting will be rebranded as ESPN BET. Joining Jessica Welman on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, is Charlie Horner and Insider Sport's Editor, Joe Streeter, as the trio digest...
Aug 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 80
The sports betting industry has been revolutionized by Lula signing the provisional measure that paves the way for regulated sports betting in Brazil. While still facing a lengthy process, the industry is sharing the pros and cons of the recently unveiled rules. The biggest talking point so far has been the increase in operator taxes, which rose from 16% to 18% of the GGR, making it one of the highest in the continent and potentially opening the doors to a parallel and illegal market. Joining st...
Aug 09, 2023•24 min•Ep. 79
Luck be a lady today on iGaming Daily, brought to you by SBC Summit Barcelona, as Jessica Welman takes a break from the news to discuss a topic of equal importance - how to get more women involved in gaming industry, particularly at the conference level. Joining Welman on the latest episode of the podcast is her fellow collegue Sue Schneider, VP of Growth and Strategy for Americas at SBC, as the duo delve into the representation of women in senior positions throughout the gaming sector, calling ...
Aug 08, 2023•22 min•Ep. 78
The lottery sector faces inbound changes that will reshape the make-up of global gambling’s most stable and ever-present business segment. 2024 will see Allwyn International take over the stewardship of the UK’s National Lottery, tasked with revamping its product, brand and retail offering to improve funds for good causes. Groupe FDJ begins its international expansion by acquiring the Irish Lotto, and changes appear on the horizon in Italy as Lottomatica returns to the Milan Borsa. Beyond Europe...
Aug 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 77
With greater choice in product, developers are tasked to provide more immersive experiences to keep the player engaged. At the recent CasinoBeats Summit in Malta, SBC’s Managing Director Andrew McCarron took to the stage to moderate a panel discussion titled - It’s not just a game - delivering immersive experiences. The session explored how user experience, alongside game design, can be utilised to provide better interactivity and sensory engagement. Joining Andy on stage was Chris McGowan, Head...
Aug 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 76
To bet or not to bet? That is the legal question surrounding Daily Fantasy Sport sites in the US offering prop-style options. While many, including FanDuel and DraftKings, insist they are just sports betting in a different outfit, others insist they fall well within the realm of fantasy sports. One such proponent is Betr, who is finally taking its platform to a nationwide scale not through sportsbooks but through Betr Picks, a new DFS site available in 24 states including Texas and California. O...
Aug 03, 2023•22 min•Ep. 75
Last week, iGaming Daily discussed the recent news that Lula signed the provisional measure that paves the way for regulated sports betting in Brazil. Since then, multiple parties have tried to introduce some changes, leading to even more questions around this huge market. This will be the topic for the first half of today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit LatinoAmerica, where James Ross will be joined by Lucía Mouriño and Isadora Marcante. Fernando Noodt also joins later in th...
Aug 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 74
Reported today on Payment Expert, Klarna Kosma, the Open Banking platform from the Buy Now, Pay Later firm, has been shut down after less than 18 months. This won’t be the topic discussed further in today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, but it did open a thriving debate in the SBC office regarding Open Banking and its potential evolution within iGaming. Joining Martyn Elliott to go over all things Open Banking is SBC's payment guru Joe Streeter. To read more on the...
Aug 01, 2023•18 min•Ep. 73
Flutter Entertainment and the Fox Corporation announced the phased closure of the pair’s joint sports betting business, almost four years after the entity first came to market. This latest development on Fox Bet comes a mere four-years after the CEO called the company a game changer once launched. So why has the closure of Fox Bet happened? This will be the topic of discussion on the latest iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, as well as looking into BetMGM’s latest financia...
Jul 31, 2023•19 min•Ep. 72
The House of Mouse knows no bounds as it sets it eyes on the US sporting landscape. Recent reports stated that Disney, along with its subsidiary company ESPN, are manoeuvring itself in the middle of major US sports leagues, as the former's Chief Executive Bob Iger, reportedly held talks with the NFL, NBA and MLB about becoming minority investors in the latter. These talks, according to reports from CNBC, stated talks with the three major sports league ranged from stake ownerships, investment str...
Jul 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 71
When the World Series of Poker Main Event actually did manage to exceed 10,000 players, the poker world lit up with excitement. Many were quick to proclaim a new poker boom. However, with online poker in the United States stagnant, is there a chance this boom might be a bust? This will be the point of today's discussion on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, where Jessica Welman is joined by David Woodley, President/Chief Revenue Officer at Playmaker. Host: Jessica Welman Guest: Da...
Jul 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 70
Earlier this week, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva signed the provisional measure that is set to regulate the sports betting industry in the country. While the Congress now has 120 days to analyse the projects and finalise the details, this is now seen as the final step that the Brazilian market needed to become a regulated entity. In general, the provisional measure doesn’t change much from what we previously mentioned in past episodes of the podcast when delving further into the current state...
Jul 26, 2023•19 min•Ep. 69
It’s that time of the year again where financial results are coming thick and fast and today is no exception. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, guests will be taking a deep dive into Kindred’s second quarter results and looking at both its B2B and B2C operations across the globe. Joining James Ross to discuss all things Kindred are Conor Porter, Senior Journalist at CasinoBeats and Danny Lee, Business Journalist at CasinoBeats and SlotBeats. To read more ...
Jul 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 68
To the surprise of industry observers, Italy’s government has sanctioned a decree to reorganise the laws of the gambling sector. Positive prospects appear on the horizon for Italian gambling, yet how will the government’s ‘special delegation’ approach fixing Italian gambling’s decade long conflicts impacting licensing, regulatory governance and the market’s consumer transition from retail to online? Those are the questions that will be touched on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by...
Jul 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 67
Here at iGaming Daily we thought it would be great to start looking a little closer into the topics that will be gracing the conference floor from 19th to 21st of September at SBC Summit Barcelona. And the panel session that we’ll be looking at today on iGaming Daily will take place on 21st September, 3pm local time, is titled - Betting on sustainability: the rise of ESG in iGaming. Joining James Ross to look deeper into the session and the topic at hand is Shelley White, CEO at the Responsible ...
Jul 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 66
Publishing its Interim H1 2023 results, Betsson achieved 'another recording-breaking quarter' with the brand hails its confidence as the firm sees its portfolio continue to expand within new markets. Generating Q2 revenues of €237m up 27% on 2022 comparative results of €186m, Betsson highlighted its revenue from locally regulated markets where the Stockholm-listed firms betting duties increased by 32% to €86m. Joining CasinoBeats Editor, Craig Davies, on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Ba...
Jul 20, 2023•17 min•Ep. 65
With the FIFA Women's World Cup set to get underway in Australia and New Zealand this week, iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, thought today's podcast would be the perfect place to talk all things soccer down under. Joining host Joe Streeter, Editor of Insider Sport, was SBC's Head of B2B LatAm, Lucía Mouriño, as well as Dean Akinjobi, CEO and Founder of Sport Media and Christina Thakor-Rankin, Principal Consultant at 1710Gaming, as they delve into the 2023 tournament, the importa...
Jul 19, 2023•33 min•Ep. 64
On paper, Betr sounded like a true disruptor in the sports betting space. The huge clout and popularity of Jake Paul, the focus on the growing field of micro-betting, a paradigm-shifting app, and a fresh approach to responsible gambling. People continue to believe Betr can be that game-changer. The company recently completed a $35 million funding round that pushed its valuation to $300 million. Yet, when you look at the results so far, could they be better? On the latest episode of iGaming Daily...
Jul 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 63
Hollywood may be in the midst of an actors and writers’ strike. Yet, for those seeking drama and intrigue, SBC recommends tuning into Gambling companies upcoming interim results, published this summer. H1 trading has seen European gambling publicly limited companies navigate the toughest of regulatory adjustments across multiple markets amid a backdrop of business conflicts impacting investor relations and future options. Pressure mounts on the leadership of European plcs to deliver blockbuster ...
Jul 17, 2023•24 min•Ep. 62
After a winter filled with spending, it’s been a volatile summer for Chelsea as the blues search for a new sponsor and prepare for a season without European football following the conclusion of its recent three-year £40m deal with the mobile network Three. Chelsea’s search for a sponsor saw them take the unprecedented step of releasing a shirt without a sponsor. Rumours were circulating that Chelsea could sign a front-of-shirt partnership with Stake.com however, according to reports earlier this...
Jul 14, 2023•23 min•Ep. 61
Brazil is often introduced as a sleeping giant, but many fail to see that it’s already awake and almost fully working. While it’s only pending a set of rules, operators, suppliers, associations and government officials, have joined efforts to work around the regulations and take advantage of all the possibilities as soon as possible. Meanwhile, operators are shaping their marketing strategies to get market share even before the industry officially launches in Brazil. Today on iGaming Daily, spon...
Jul 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 60
Attention turns to the UK Gambling Commission, as last week executive director for policy development Tim Miller announced that the regulator was ready to publish its first series of Gambling Review Consultations. As such the UKGC is expected to publish four consultations on regulatory outcomes related to age verification, remote games design, direct marketing and cross-selling, and financial risk and vulnerability checks. The publishing of the White Paper’s consultations will mark the end of th...
Jul 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 59
We’re just over midway through 2023 and already the last seven months have belonged to technology, with this trajectory not set to change in the near future. AI has burst onto the scene this year, most noticeably to fanfare over ChatGPT, but no more is this technology in the hands of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs but now accessible to the general public and industries through various sectors across the globe. However, 2023 has also seen a continuation on the discussion of the metaverse as web 3 a...
Jul 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 58
Age-gating is one of the topics du jour in US sports betting and online gambling but is it an instance of all action and not enough talk? Massachusetts recently took unprecedented steps around sports betting logos in sports arenas. Meanwhile, across the pond, the UK Advertising Standards Authority said a sportsbook using Jake Paul for engagement was unacceptable given his young audience. But do we even know that these actions will have an impact? That will be the topic of today’s discussion of i...
Jul 10, 2023•22 min•Ep. 57
The Metaverse is often described as the “next generation of the Internet”, but many are confused when it comes to exactly what it is, when it might emerge, the technologies require, and most of all, how it will change the world. Metaverse trailblazer, best-selling author, and entrepreneur Matthew Ball walks us through these questions and more, bringing clarity, inspiration, and this next frontier to attendees. Host - James Ross Speaker - Matthew Ball Producer - Mollie Chapman Matthew Ball will b...
Jul 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 56
Following on from yesterday's Brazil focus, we're heading approximately 5,000 miles north today with Jessica Welman in the drivers seat, joined by Nick Ware of Canadian Gaming Business and Charlie Horner of SBC Americas to discuss two new bills in Canada, with the Senate to discuss national gambling advertising guidelines as well as a First Nations bill that would grant exclusive authority to license, conduct and manage gaming operations on reserves. Additionally, Ohio passed their budget, which...
Jul 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 55
InsiderSport editor Joe Streeter returns to host today's episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, and he's brought in the big guns for a discussion on sports sponsorship in Brazil. Joined by SBC Noticias Senior Journalist Fernando Noodt-Molins, SBC Sponsorship Director George Harborne, and the marketing director at Brazilian agency AllSports Events, Marcel Hein. The guys discussed the current state-of-play with regards to gambling sponsorship, with the majority of clubs in the top two tiers already...
Jul 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 54
