RTP, features, mechanics, volatility, reels - these are the components of what make a basic slot title. However, the challenges that studios have faced in recent times are ways in keeping slots varied and dynamic while also innovating and pushing the boundaries forward. This will be a discussion at next week’s SBC Summit Barcelona on the Casino & iGaming Innovation track on a panel session titled - Keeping slots dynamic - are crash games and loot boxes influencing slot innovation? Joining Ja...
Sep 12, 2023•24 min•Ep. 97
As we get closer and closer to the biggest SBC Event of all time, SBC Summit Barcelona taking place next week from the 19th-21st of September, here on iGaming Daily we want to put some of the most interesting conference panels under the spotlight. With a focus on Sports Betting, Stage 2 on Wednesday the 20th will host 'The Future of Sports Betting', and we take a look at the track in general and a specific session we've got our eyes on. Taking you into the future, is host James Ross, who is join...
Sep 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 96
This week witnessed senior figures in the British gambling space, such as Andrew Rhodes, CEO at the UK Gambling Commission and Gambling Minister, Stewart Andrew, address the Select Committee on the recent white paper and gambling regulations. Being asked searching questions by MPs from various parties, gambling was under the spotlight with focuses on Health Surveys, research, compliance, and advertising, to name but a few topics, on the agenda. This Committee meeting will be the focus of today's...
Sep 08, 2023•25 min•Ep. 95
With SBC Summit Barcelona fast approaching, iGaming Daily continues to look deeper into the conference's agenda. Today James Ross will be turning his attention to the Future of Casino & iGaming, with a focus set on the world of aggregators. Working with aggregators can give users access to thousands of titles which otherwise would require individual integration. However, in recent times, the market has witnessed an influx in aggregators and the question circulating the sector is - have we no...
Sep 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 94
Recent opposition to President Guillermo Lasso's Organic Law on Communications mandate has raised tension in Ecuador. Following the signing of the draft by Lasso on Monday, which mandates "the prohibition of advertising sports betting houses in Ecuador", LigaPro criticised the President’s decisions, arguing they jeopardise its title sponsorship with bookmaker Bet593 and its affiliation with the National Lottery. This will be the discussion on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Su...
Sep 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 93
Over the years, online casino suppliers have been trying to tackle the multiplayer space in an environment that’s strongly rooted in social play. However, while some try to innovate, others refuse to take a risk. Until just over 12 months ago when HungryBear Gaming found a breakthrough with Slot Masters. Since launching its product in July 2022, the studio has inked Slot Master deals with the likes of Entain, Light & Wonder, Blueprint and most recently, Ladbrokes. So has Slot Masters awoken ...
Sep 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 92
A conflict brews across European gambling’s regulatory landscape as the Maltese government stands by its decision to sanction the ‘Gaming Amendment Bill’ - commonly referred to as Bill 55. This controversial Bill has amended Malta’s Gambling Act to allow Maltese courts the power to reject the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, liabilities or enforcements relating to the online gambling sector. The Bill, and the response to it from Germany, the Netherlands, and the MGA in Malta are...
Sep 04, 2023•14 min•Ep. 91
The footballing world has once again found itself engulfed in a betting scandal, this time revolving around West Ham and Brazil's Lucas Paquetá. On the heels of Ivan Toney's suspension for over 232 betting breaches, the FA has now been made aware of irregular betting patterns in his native Brazil on bookings received by Paquetá, who according to the Daily Mail has been under investigation from the FA for 5 months. While the world discusses how this decision may impact Paquetá's footballing caree...
Sep 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 90
Canadian operators have been waiting for months to see the outcome of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's new advertising regulations, and now they have their answer. In a similar move to the one taken by the UK, but perhaps going even further, AGCO have ruled for no more athletes, celebrities or influencers that would likely appeal to minors. What does that mean for operators in Ontario? And whose endorsement contracts may be done? We discuss this from multiple angles on the iGaming ...
Aug 31, 2023•23 min•Ep. 89
With SBC Summit Barcelona a mere few weeks away, iGaming Daily continues to look into the event and what is set to be on show between September 19 to the 21 September. And today James Ross will be looking at something new for this year’s event, which sees a set of roundtable discussions across the event, where attendees will be talking about a range of topics from global markets, payments and compliance to the future of iGaming Bingo. Joining James Ross on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sp...
Aug 30, 2023•18 min•Ep. 88
Publishing its full-year 2022/2023 Financial Results recently, Rank Group , the old-boy of UK Gambling scene, told of a ‘Very British Affair’ - In which its Grosvenor and Mecca venues navigated a year of raising inflation, higher energy costs and the cost of living crisis impacting leisure and hospitality spend. Yet despite booking £109 million in statutory losses, leadership of Rank is positive that it has overcome home impacts and that it will return to growth and profits in the new financial ...
Aug 29, 2023•19 min•Ep. 87
With the Women’s World Cup coming to a close this Sunday, there has been a lot of attention on the commercial potential of the league, from betting to broadcasting to sponsorships and more. But as the global event draws to a close, there are discussions around how sports stakeholders such as betting operators can maintain momentum and carry on leveraging the marketing possibilities of women’s football into the domestic season Jessie Sale, Senior Journalist at SBC, takes hosting duties and on thi...
Aug 18, 2023•14 min•Ep. 86
On iGaming Daily, our main aim is to deliver you the biggest stories of the day and dissect them where we can. However, it’s also a platform to raise attention and awareness to other happenings circulating the iGaming sector and today the show will be dipping its toe into the affiliate space on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, as Host James Ross welcomes Natalie Lees, SBC’s Senior Conference Producer and an iGD debut with Julian Pitts, SBC’s Senior Affiliate Relationship Manager...
Aug 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 85
Ahead of SBC Summit Barcelona, here at iGaming Daily we thought that it would be good to look closer into the topics that will be on display between September 19-21. With that in mind, today's discussion will centre around convergence of gaming and sport-media and its role in the future of sports betting. Joining stand-in host, SBC News' Senior Journalist Ted Orme-Claye, is Sam Sadi, CEO at Livescore who will be moderating a panel entitled - Game On: Unleashing the convergence of gaming and spor...
Aug 16, 2023•17 min•Ep. 84
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
