In this episode of iGaming Daily, hosts Fernando Noodt is joined by Elisa Marcante, Ana Maria Menezes & Damian Martinez, dive deep into the evolving iGaming landscape in Latin America, with a sharp focus on Brazil’s regulatory developments. Sponsored by Optimove, the conversation opens with an analysis of the proposed increase in Brazil’s Gross Gaming Revenue tax rate from 12% to 18%, a change that has triggered widespread concern across the industry. The team unpack how these proposed tax h...
Jul 22, 2025•24 min•Ep. 578
In this episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir dive into Betsson Group’s Q2 and H1 2025 financial results, released on Friday. In a climate marked by rising gambling taxes and global regulatory upheaval, Betsson continues to outperform the industry, notching its 18th consecutive quarter of growth since 2021. The conversation explores Betsson’s winning strategy in key markets, including their rising dominance in Italy through a strong casino offering...
Jul 21, 2025•20 min•Ep. 577
It's an episode of big names and exclusive name drops as iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, welcomes SBC's CEO and Founder, Rasmus Sojmark, to dig deeper into the Legends Charity Game in Lisbon this September. Rasmus delves deeper into, what will be, an unforgettable night of football as SBC proudly presents the Legends Charity Game, a historic showdown between the World Legends and Portugal Legends, taking place on Monday, September 15th in Lisbon. The event aims to raise over €1 million for...
Jul 18, 2025•34 min•Ep. 576
In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC's Charlie Horner and Tom Nightingale dive into the far-reaching implications of the newly introduced “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, a sweeping US budget bill that has sparked major conversations in the gambling sector. While much of the media attention has focused on the bill’s controversial limitation on deducting gambling losses, the episode shines a light on a more overlooked, yet crucial, aspect: an update to the tax reporting threshold for slot machine j...
Jul 17, 2025•23 min•Ep. 575
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Charlie Horner, SBC's Media Manager, takes the hosting seat as he's joined by SBC's "Two Teds" - Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye - as the three talk the global gambling industry's 2025 interim results. Leading gambling firms are under scrutiny as analysts and investors assess their performance amid mounting tax pressures across key markets like the UK, Netherlands, and France. The trio highlight the most important signals for invest...
Jul 16, 2025•25 min•Ep. 574
In this episode, in collaboration with the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), Cristina Romero of Loyra Abogados, breaks down the complex, often-overlooked, world of fundraising in regulated iGaming markets. With nearly 15 years of experience advising on cross-border gaming finance and acquisitions, she explains why fresh capital is essential for driving innovation, market entry and long-term sustainability in an increasingly capital-intensive industry. From Spain and Sweden to Brazil an...
Jul 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 568
In this episode of iGaming Daily, hosts Fernando Noodt, Anna Maria Menezes, and Elisa Marcante, breaks down the latest delay in the Senate’s vote, political opposition, and the contradictory positions from public figures like the Bolsonaro family. The conversation also examines the booming success of Brazil’s iGaming market, with sportsbooks attracting tens of millions of daily visits, second only to Google. However, not everything is rosy. The hosts discuss the case of a player who claims to ha...
Jul 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 573
On this episode of iGaming Daily, Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, and Professional Gambler and Founder of Unabated.com , Jack Andrews, break down a major shift in gambling tax law that’s sending shockwaves through the betting world. Buried within the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the controversial change overhauls how gambling winnings and losses are reported, eliminating the long-standing ability to deduct losses dollar-for-dollar against winnings. This episode dives deep into what the change ...
Jul 11, 2025•27 min•Ep. 572
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, Jessica Welman, Managing Editor at SBC Media is joined by Chelsie Cooper, CEO of Approvely, for an eye-opening deep dive into the realities of the US online gaming ecosystem. Sponsored by Optimove, this episode challenges long-held assumptions about regulated verses unregulated verticals and the evolving role of digital currencies in gaming transactions. Chelsie breaks down how Approvely uses stablecoins, not as a player-facing crypto requirement, but as a ba...
Jul 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 571
Welcome to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, where hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir explore the ever-evolving intersection of UK politics and the gambling industry. In this episode, the two dive into the political strategies shaping the future of betting and gaming, focusing on how major parties are leveraging gambling policy for influence. From the Conservative Party's stance on tax policy to the Liberal Democrats' involvement in football broadcasting rights. Our discussion centres on C...
Jul 09, 2025•24 min•Ep. 570
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman and Senior Journalist, Tom Nightingale, unpack the seismic opinion from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office that has turned the entire Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry on its head. This isn't just a regulatory update; it's a deep dive into the skill vs chance debate that defines the core of fantasy sports betting and its complex legal standing in California. Both Jessica and Tom u...
Jul 08, 2025•24 min•Ep. 569
Join Ivana Flynn and special guest Vadim Aidlin, CEO of Mamuta Media, as they unpack the rapidly shifting landscape of SEO and PPC in the current iGaming world. The two start where AI is rewriting the rules almost daily. While SEO is far from dead, it's evolving at lightning speed - with user experience at the core. Meanwhile, PPC is entering an “AI-only” era, where human involvement is nearly obsolete. But what happens when traditional PPC becomes impossible - especially in highly regulated or ...
Jul 07, 2025•22 min•Ep. 560
This week on iGaming Daily, hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir explore a game-changing merger and acquisition that’s making waves across the gaming industry. Greek multinational tech firm Intralot has acquired Bally’s Interactive International, the iCasino division of Bally’s Corporation. The hosts break down the strategic significance of this move, which marks a major shift for Introlot as it expands from its traditional B2B lottery systems into the competitive B2C iGaming and iCasino space. ...
Jul 04, 2025•21 min•Ep. 567
On Wednesday's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, host Fernando Noodt sits down with the SBC Noticias Brasil team to dissect the Lula administration’s controversial plan to sharply increase taxes on the newly regulated iGaming sector. Despite being legalised only months ago, Brazil’s digital betting market now faces significant pressure under the government’s “BBB” campaign —targeting Billionaires, Banks, and Betting Companies—as part of a broader push for “tax justice.” Criti...
Jul 03, 2025•22 min•Ep. 566
In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC's Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert's Business Journalist, Christian Lee, recap key insights from the recent Gaming in Spain conference in Madrid. A highlight was the DGOJ’s much-anticipated regulatory update, covering proposed changes to deposit limits, advertising rules, and a new mandatory risky behaviour algorithm for identifying problem gamblers. The DGOJ is pushing for a cross-platform approach to deposit limits and revisiting previously ...
Jul 02, 2025•15 min•Ep. 565
In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Jessica Welman rides solo today as she dives into the evolving landscape of California's gaming legislation. With a spotlight on a newly proposed sweepstakes bill and the long-awaited Attorney General's opinion on fantasy sports, this episode unpacks what these developments could mean for the future of legal gaming in the Golden State. From potential regulation changes to industry disruption, Jessica provides expert analysis on the critical issues shaping C...
Jul 01, 2025•17 min•Ep. 564
In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Joe Streeter is joined by Chris Elliott, Commercial and Regulatory Lawyer at Wiggins, to dive into the dynamic intersection of the UK gambling market and the rapidly evolving crypto sector. As digital currencies continue to gain traction, the pair examines how recent financial decisions—such as Barclaycard’s move to block credit card purchases of cryptocurrencies—are shaping the future of crypto use within regulated gambling environments. The episode provid...
Jun 30, 2025•29 min•Ep. 563
On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, James Ross is back in the host's chair to discuss a couple of controversial topics, one from the UK and one from Colombia. Firstly in the UK, where an undercover BBC reporter reportedly accessed adult gaming centres (AGCs) in South England while on a self-exclusion list, raising concerns about player safety. The guys discuss the response from John Bollum, BACTA President who called for "unity within the sector" to quickly address any mi...
Jun 27, 2025•19 min•Ep. 562
It's all about Latin America and Brazil in today's episode of iGaming Daily, as the Noticias and Noticias Brasil team, dive headfirst into Brazil’s evolving enforcement landscape. While new regulations signal progress, serious challenges remain — from tackling illegal platforms to the staggering fact that nearly 50% of the market is still dominated by unlicensed operators. But there’s also a bright spot: Google is now allowing sports betting and online gaming apps in Brazil’s Play Store — a majo...
Jun 26, 2025•22 min•Ep. 561
On this episode of iGaming Daily, the iGaming Expert team, Editor Joe Streeter and Business Journalist, Christian Lee, takes a closer look at three key markets making headlines in the global gambling industry. First up is Kenya, where a recent tax reduction on gambling activity is expected to drive greater player engagement and deliver new growth opportunities for operators in the region. Attention then shifts to Thailand, as political uncertainty continues to cast doubt over plans to legalise l...
Jun 25, 2025•19 min•Ep. 559
Last week brought significant challenges for unregulated sweepstakes gaming in the US. Tune into iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, as Managing Editor Jessica Welman and Media Manager Charlie Horner break down the latest wave of negative actions impacting sweepstakes operators and why suppliers should be very concerned. Discover how the New York legislature passed an anti-sweepstakes gaming bill, making it illegal to supply sweepstakes casino operators with operations in the state, inclu...
Jun 24, 2025•21 min•Ep. 558
In this special episode of the iGaming Daily Podcast, recorded live at the SBC Summit Americas, we explore the evolving landscape of responsible gaming with Lori Kalani, DraftKings’ first-ever Chief Responsible Gaming Officer. With 20 years of consumer protection law experience and personal ties to the gambling world from her upbringing in Las Vegas, Lori offers a unique, insider perspective on player safety, sustainable play, and the future of the gaming industry. Discover how DraftKings is usi...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min•Ep. 557
In this special bonus episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, we're on the ground at SBC Summit Canada 2025 in Toronto (formerly the Canadian Gaming Summit). Hosts Jessica Wellman, Managing Editor of SBC Media, and Tom Nightingale, Editor of Canadian Gaming Business, break down key headlines and exclusive insights from day two of this premier gaming conference. This episode covers crucial updates on provincial gaming markets, regulatory shifts, and operator concerns shaping the fut...
Jun 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 556
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, hosts Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of SBC News and Justin Byers of SBC Americas tackle the rising tide of online abuse directed at athletes, an alarming trend increasingly tied to the global expansion of sports betting markets. The conversation spotlights the recent targeting of British tennis star Katie Boulter following her French Open loss—an incident that sparked strong reactions from governing bodies like the ITF and WTA. The hos...
Jun 20, 2025•21 min•Ep. 555
In this episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, host Damian Martinez sits down with Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brazil and Lucia Gando, Editor of SBC Noticias, as the three zero in on Brazil’s recent regulatory overhaul, where the government has increased the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax rate from 12% to 18%. This controversial measure, championed by Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, aims to plug the country's fiscal gap but has ignited industry-wide resistance and poli...
Jun 19, 2025•19 min•Ep. 554
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter sits down with, Jeremy Stein, CEO and Co-Founder at SportsGrid, break down SportsGrid’s major push into the iGaming space as the network leverages its dominance in free ad-supported sports television to capture the growing online casino market. With an audience of over 240 million unique viewers annually and more than 30% market share, SportsGrid is now expanding its content strategy to include casino gaming — responding di...
Jun 18, 2025•24 min•Ep. 553
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Viktor Kayed, and Ted Menmuir break down the recent removal of Gibraltar and the UAE from the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) watch list. Viktor, who originally broke the story for SBC News, details why this delisting marks a crucial turning point for these markets. Gibraltar, long regarded as a premier hub for European gaming operators and B2B technology providers, has worked swiftly to address shortcomings flagged by ...
Jun 17, 2025•21 min•Ep. 552
Hosted by Joe Streeter, today's episode of iGaming Daily returns to conference room floor of SBC Summit Malta, as he is joined by Dennis Algreen, Senior Marketing Director, the discussion focused on the summit and how it emphasised the importance of broadening its focus. A standout theme from the event was the industry’s candid conversation around the black market—a topic that has often remained in the shadows. The three openly debated whether this segment should be eradicated or carefully integ...
Jun 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 550
In this special bonus episode recorded at the close of SBC Summit Malta 2025, join our host, Ted Orme-Claye, who led the Affiliation and Marketing Stage, and Ted Menmuir, the moderator of the AI, Innovation, and Customer Realities track, as they share exclusive insights straight from the operational heart of the iGaming world. Together, they unpack the biggest trends, pressures, and predictions shaping the global betting and iGaming industry, offering listeners an insider’s perspective on what’s...
Jun 14, 2025•13 min•Ep. 551
On this episode of iGaming Daily, the discussion begins in Malta with the highly debated Bill 55 — a legislative move designed to shield Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)-licensed operators from foreign claims, reinforcing the island's position as Europe’s premier iGaming hub. However, this law has sparked legal scrutiny across the EU, with opponents arguing it contradicts European Single Market rules and raises significant competition law concerns under Article 56 of the EU Treaty. Host Charlie Horn...
Jun 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 549
