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 delve deeper into Superbet’s recent announcement of a €1.3bn refinancing package led by Blackstone. The duo explore the implications of this funding for Superbet’s market expansion and potential M&A activities, while also probing what future opportunities Blackstone envisions for Superbet's future growth. The conversation also touches on the ch...
Feb 11, 2025•21 min•Ep. 459
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, is joined by Duncan Garvie, Head of ADR Services at CasinoReviews.com, to discuss the alarming rise of fake games in the iGaming industry. They explore how counterfeit games are created and the challenges in tracking down the developers, as well as the impact of fake games on both vulnerable players and legitimate online slot suppliers. The conversation also highlights the role of streamers and affil...
Feb 10, 2025•22 min•Ep. 458
In this episode of iGaming Daily, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, to delve into the complex US legislative landscape. The duo highlight the unprecedented number of bills introduced, which at last count is over 50, the challenges of enacting meaningful legislation and the wide-ranging influence of various stakeholders in the gaming industry. The conversation also touches on the implications of tax increases on operators, the potential for ...
Feb 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 457
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Cristian Barbosa, Founder of InsightPlay.AI, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to discuss how DeepSeek revelations are shaping the future of AI. The conversation explores how DeepSeek’s new model challenges existing giants like Google and OpenAI, the potential democratisation of AI technology and the implications of Donald Trump revoking the AI safety bill. Later on in the episode, the trio ...
Feb 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 456
In this episode of iGaming Daily, Callum Williams, Senior Journalist for Payment Expert, is joined by Elton Dimech, Managing Director at Payhound, to delve deeper into the implications of the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in the European Union. The duo discuss the early impacts of MiCA on the crypto landscape, focusing on compliance and stablecoins, and explore the balance between short-term challenges and long-term benefits of MiCA for crypto companies. The conversation also to...
Feb 05, 2025•18 min•Ep. 455
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, and Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, focus on the implications of a court ruling against Sky Bet regarding the valid consent of a problem gambler being marketed to. The duo discuss why the case has drawn such significant attention, who is calling for intervention on advertising practices and data consent and question if this will lead to any revisions or reviews of the White Paper’s interpretatio...
Feb 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 454
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, to explore the potential for in-flight gambling following Delta’s impending partnership with DraftKings. The duo discuss the legal and technical challenges of the proposal, public health concerns and the response from US legislators, including in Connecticut where legislators have introduced a bill allowing in-flight betting for flights originating fr...
Feb 03, 2025•20 min•Ep. 453
Dear iGaming Daily listeners, Welcome to the first episode of iGaming Daily’s limited series, Dear CEO. In collaboration with iGP. This monthly podcast feature, fronted by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, and iGP’s CEO, Jovana Popovic Canaki, will tackle some of the biggest topics facing operators within the iGaming space and answers the key questions that keep the operator community worrying about on a regular basis. The first episode will see Jovana and Charlie tackle the topic of market d...
Jan 31, 2025•11 min•Ep. 452
Ahead of the launch of Dear CEO, a limited series from iGaming Daily, SBC's Charlie Horner speaks to Jovana Popovic Canaki, the new CEO of IGP. Jovana shares her journey into the iGaming industry, from a customer support role to leading a major B2B provider. She also delves into iGP's strategic shift to a pure B2B model and the exciting new products they're launching, including gamification features and a crypto solution. In addition, Jovana also discusses the importance of using AI for personal...
Jan 31, 2025•10 min•Ep. 451
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, is joined by Betby’s CCO, Chris Nikolopoulos, and Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, to examine the challenges and opportunities offered by Brazil’s burgeoning market. The trio discuss the importance of localisation and consumer awareness as well as the need for effective responsible gaming practices. They also highlight the competitive nature of the Brazilian landscape and the potential for ...
Jan 30, 2025•28 min•Ep. 450
In this conversation, renowned slot streamer Brian Christopher joins Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, on iGaming Daily to discuss his journey in igaming from posting himself playing slots for fun on Youtube to becoming one of the most sought after slot streamers. During the episode, Christopher discusses the importance of understanding audience demographics and the significance of authenticity in engaging viewers before sharing insights into building a community through fan engagement. Th...
Jan 29, 2025•27 min•Ep. 449
Ivana Flynn, iGaming Daily’s resident SEO expert, is back for the latest marketing edition of the podcast. In this episode, she is joined by SEO Consultant Dani Leitner and Silvia Tavella, Global SEO Onsite Lead at Betsson Group, to discuss the increasing prevalence of Zero-click results. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by these consumer behaviour changes, emphasising the need for a shift in how SEO success is measured, and also talk about the importance of producing qual...
Jan 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 448
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director and, making his debut on the podcast, Joe Beel, Senior Marketing Executive at SBC, to recap the key talking points from ICE Barcelona. The trio discuss the growing importance of media in the igaming industry, the potential future impact of cryptocurrency and the latest innovations in sports betting technology. Later on in the episode, the conversatio...
Jan 27, 2025•24 min•Ep. 447
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt is joined by Noticias Editor, Lucia Gando and SBC's VP of Relationships LatAm discuss the significant developments in the gaming industry for 2024, focusing on the rising interest in Latin America, particularly in countries like Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, and Chile. The trio delve into the challenges posed by new tax reforms, the implications of regulatory changes, and the overall tr...
Jan 24, 2025•19 min•Ep. 446
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, sits down with Sportingtech’s Regional Sales Manager, Marina Selmi, who outlines the secrets to success in the region. The duo discuss the rapid growth of the newly-regulated market and the unique challenges that Brazil presents for operators, as well as the importance of localisation in technology and services and understanding Brazilian customer preferences. The conversation also touches on the ever-c...
Jan 23, 2025•13 min•Ep. 445
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Neosurf’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin, takes the reigns as she is joined by Craig Cornforth, Senior Business Development Manager at EPIC Global Solutions, who shares his personal journey with gambling addiction and recovery. Craig discusses the impact of problem gambling on his life, including losing both his job and house, the industry's responsibility in addressing addiction and the importance of prevention and education, as well as emphasisin...
Jan 22, 2025•20 min•Ep. 444
In this episode of iGaming Daily, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, who discusses the launch of OptiLive, Optimove’s live sports marketing solution. The duo reflect on the surge of in-play betting and how OptiLive can be used to optimise the marketing around the product, as well as consider how AI is crucial for scaling real-time messaging in sports betting. The conversation also touches on future trends in the industry, including consolid...
Jan 21, 2025•20 min•Ep. 443
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, delve deeper into the recently announced probe of Crypto.com’s event contracts by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The duo explore the historical context of event contracts in the US, their emergence in the gaming and financial sectors and the legal challenge posed by the CFTC probe. The conversation also highlights the tension between state an...
Jan 20, 2025•21 min•Ep. 442
In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by Suren Vardanyan, Chief Business Officer of Lynon, a new player in the iGaming technology space. The duo discuss Lynon's innovative approach to SaaS utilities, its unique founding team and mission statement as well as the challenges faced by technology platforms in delivering applications to the ever-evolving igaming market. Suren also highlights Lynon's rapid project delivery capabilities, the importance of modul...
Jan 17, 2025•24 min•Ep. 441
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Martyn Elliott is joined by Joe Streeter, the Editor of SBC Media's new igaming news website - iGaming Expert. The duo discuss the latest regulatory developments in Thailand, highlighting the country's progress in legalising integrated resorts. Attention also turns to India, where recent changes in taxation are seen as a positive step for operators, as well as exploring emerging trends in the African gaming market, particularly ...
Jan 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 440
In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of the Brazilian igaming and sports betting industry. On the agenda for the trio is the implications of a recent ordinance that may impose retroactive taxes on operators. They discuss the creation of the Intersecretarial Working Group (GTI Bets) and its role in monitoring tax compliance, as well as provide insights from legal e...
Jan 15, 2025•23 min•Ep. 439
The first weeks of 2025 have seen regulatory authorities in Europe outline their supervisory agendas, emphasising stricter surveillance of licences to ensure compliance with new rules. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, Martyn Elliott is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to review regulatory updates in the Netherlands, where regulators stressed the importance of customer care and responsible conduct. The duo also touch on the expected reaction to a potential double tax increase...
Jan 14, 2025•22 min•Ep. 438
Yesterday (9 January), a group of Native American tribes in California sued dozens of licensed card clubs in the state, claiming they illegally offer player-banked card games, similar to those found in Las Vegas casinos, where gamblers play against the house. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Content Director, to explore the ongoing legal battle, its historical context, economic implications, and potential outcomes of...
Jan 13, 2025•27 min•Ep. 437
DraftKings hit the headlines when it announced a new subscription service that offers super-boosted parlays to bettors in New York. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, and SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to discuss consumer reaction to the news, tax implications and the broader impact on the US sports betting market. The conversation also touches on the responsible gambli...
Jan 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 436
In this edition of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport, reflect on some of the late-breaking news stories that ended 2024. They start with the NHS’ Christmas warning of “festive temptation” which led to public anxieties about problem gambling. The duo discuss the industry’s reaction to the message as the NHS takes on the forthcoming responsibilities as Chief Commissioner of the treatment of prob...
Jan 09, 2025•23 min•Ep. 434
In this episode of iGaming Daily, Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, is joined by the iGaming Daily’s resident darts expert and SBC News’ Senior Journalist, Jessie Sale, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to reflect on the success of the PDC Darts World Championship. Jessie, Danny and Christian were all lucky enough to be at the event so they discuss the atmosphere at the ‘Ally-Pally’, the impact of Paddy Power’s sponsorship both at the venue and across social media ...
Jan 08, 2025•22 min•Ep. 435
On this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, to delve into the latest from Brazil’s newly launched sports betting and online gaming market. On the agenda are the regulatory challenges posed by the ongoing dispute between Rio De Janeiro’s state regulator, Loterj, and the federal government, as well as the implications for the industry of the legal batt...
Jan 07, 2025•21 min•Ep. 433
In this episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, to explore the evolution of AI and future trends in the use of the technology in igaming. Motti discusses how Optimove has been leveraging AI over the last decade, how player expectations are changing and the role of AI in enhancing player engagement and gamification. The duo also talk about how AI could be used to identify problem gambling behaviours, the pote...
Jan 06, 2025•25 min•Ep. 432
It may be the new year but Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, are still dwelling on an action-packed year for sports betting and online gaming in North America. Reflecting on the most significant events of 2024, the duo discuss the emergence of ‘challenger brands’ such as Fanatics and ESPN Bet, the evolving regulatory landscape and the crackdown on offshore operators and sweepstakes. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by smaller op...
Jan 03, 2025•26 min•Ep. 431
In the first episode of 2025, Fernando Noodt and Lucía Gando from the SBC Noticias team are joined by Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships Latam, to reflect on an action-packed 2024 for the Latin American gaming market. On the agenda for the trio is the hotly-anticipated opening of the Brazilian sports betting and online gaming market, as well as the recent news from Argentina that its Chamber of Deputies has passed a bill that would prohibit the advertising of gambling in the country. They ...
Jan 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 430
