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
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, CasinoBeats ' Editor, Joe Streeter is joined by Jeevan Jeyaratnam , COO at Abelson Odds. The duo discuss the significant changes in the European football landscape, particularly focusing on the new league format introduced in the Champions League. They explore the implications of this format on betting, the challenges faced by operators, and the potential for new player markets. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of quali...
Nov 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 399
A heavy hitting panel take over iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, for today's episode, as Jess Welman and Joe Streeter discuss Netflix's huge live combat sport debut, Jake Paul's megafight with Mike Tyson. Joe is our resident pugilist, and adds some expert insight into the fight itself, the event and the influencer boxing phenomenon, while we get back on topic to discuss the betting ramifications and the fight as a gambling event. Jess and Joe discuss what it means for the bookmakers, where ...
Nov 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 398
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by Conor Porter, Senior Journalist for CasinoBeats, to take a deep dive into Flutter’s Q3 financial results. The duo discuss Flutter’s recent performance, which saw revenue increase by 27%, its market strategies in the UK and international expansion efforts in Italy and Brazil, as well as FanDuel’s performance in the US, where analysts are probing FanDuel’s generosity. They also analyse Flutte...
Nov 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 397
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC Notícias' Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, is joined by the Notícias Brasil team, with Editor, Ricardo Assis and Business Journalist, Ana Maria Menezes, as well as Isadora Marcante, SBC's Relationship Manager - Brazil. The four discuss the evolving landscape of the Brazilian iGaming market, focusing on the recent exit of Betway and the implications of legal uncertainties and regulatory challenges. Additionally, they explore the gover...
Nov 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 396
In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by EveryMatrix's CEO, Ebbe Groes, as the two go through the firm's third quarter performance. Released this morning, EveryMatrix's Q3 results highlighted the company's sixth consecutive profit margin of more than 50%, boosted by two major casio and sports acquisitions in the last five months. The duo discuss the aquisition of both FSB Technology and Fantasma Games, as well as EveryMatrix's entry into Peru and ...
Nov 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 395
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC's Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by SBC Americas' Editor, and ex-Catena employee, Jessica Welman, to discuss the challenges faced by Catena Media in the US media landscape, particularly in the affiliate marketing sector. The duo explore the impact of market changes on affiliate strategies, the importance of brand building over SEO, and the cultural clashes between European affiliates and the North American market. Addit...
Nov 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 394
On today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas is joined by SBC Media Manager, Charlie Horner to talk all things Amendment 2, details leading to the states forthcoming sports betting launch and what state could be next? The duo start by skimming over the latest news as residents of the Show-Me state narrowly approve measures to legalise sports betting.The legislature had tried for the past few years, often running into roadblocks and, in some c...
Nov 08, 2024•20 min•Ep. 393
This morning (7th November 2024) the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published its official statistics for “Young People and Gambling 2024.” This release marks the fourth dataset, providing insights into “young people’s exposure to and involvement in gambling” in the 12 months leading up to the report. As well as indicating the “impact gambling can have on them”. At the head of the table in today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, is Ted Menmuir (Content Director at SBC) and he’s j...
Nov 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 392
Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, is back at the helm for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. This time he is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticas Brasil, and Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, to talk all the latest news from Brazil. Following President Lula’s warning that he will shut the regulatory market down if it doesn’t meet expectations, Senator Rodrigo Pacheco has reiterated the message that the sector will be pul...
Nov 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 391
Last week, Light & Wonder voluntarily withdrew its lawsuit against Zeroo Gravity Games over a copyright issue related to the latter’s Three Stuffed Swine game. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, who delve deeper into the case against the California-based supplier. They discuss why Light & Wonder pulled the case, if this can set a precedent for companies resolving copy...
Nov 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 390
Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years. Amid the headlines, the biggest takeaway for gambling was the lack of news, as Reeves chose not to take the advice of financial think tanks and hike gambling taxes. And this will be today’s topic on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and the Editor of Payment Expert, Ted Orme-Claye to delve deeper into the details of the UK ...
Nov 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 389
It is the last day of SBC Summit Latinoamerica and Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, is once again your host. This time he is joined by SBC Noticias Brasil’s Business Journalists Ana Maria Menezes and Elisa Marcante who recap the biggest talking points from their time at the summit. One of the key themes throughout the conference has been responsible advertising and the trio discuss some of the conversations regarding how operators in Brazil can protect vulnerable and underage ...
Nov 01, 2024•18 min•Ep. 388
iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, once again comes live from the conference floor at SBC Summit Latinoamerica. Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and Ana Maria Menezes, Business Journalist for SBC Noticias Brazil. Ricardo and Ana are both new to the industry so the pair recount how they have found their first day at the summit, as well as discuss who they have spoken to and what they have learnt so far. Both note tha...
Oct 31, 2024•19 min•Ep. 387
iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, is back on the road for the latest episode of the show. In the first half, Fernando Noodt and Lucía Gando from the SBC Noticias team, as well as Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships LatAm, join live from the SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami. The trio look ahead to what they can expect from the three days of the conference and some of the panels they are looking forward to attending. They also tease some interviews with big names, including a Brazilian s...
Oct 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 386
