In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye. The trio discuss UK political affairs, with a particular focus on the gambling pledges made at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Whether the Liberal Democrats’ call to double Remote Gaming Duty to 42% is realistic and what such a sharp hike would mean for the UK market. Why MP Max Wilkinson believes t...
Sep 23, 2025•25 min•Ep. 624
Live from the show floor at SBC Summit 2025, iGaming Daily dives into one of the industry's hottest topics: gamification. As operators focus more on player retention, gamification is emerging as a powerful, 'zero-cost retention model' that can significantly reduce dependency on costly bonuses. In this episode, we're joined by Optimove's VP of Revenue, Motti Colman, and Director of Gamification, Kalev Kärpuk, to explore what makes gamification so effective. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Motti Colm...
Sep 22, 2025•24 min•Ep. 623
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Fernando Noodt and Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio break down the big talking points from SBC Summit 2025, including Western Europe’s regulatory challenges, Italy’s “big reset,” the Netherlands’ struggles, and Latin America’s push to avoid Europe’s mistakes. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Fernando Noodt & Ted Menmuir Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Mak...
Sep 19, 2025•18 min•Ep. 622
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC Noticias Journalist Damian Martinez to recap key takeaways from SBC Summit Lisbon, covering first impressions, standout panels, and pressing debates on taxation, regulation, AI, and crypto. Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Damian Martinez Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Dai...
Sep 18, 2025•23 min•Ep. 621
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Managing Editor Jessica Welman and News Editor Ted Orme-Claye on day one of the SBC Summit in Lisbon. The trio preview the key panel sessions to look out for and discuss the latest developments in the US sweeps market following California’s decision to ban sweepstakes. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Jessica Welman & Ted Orme-Claye Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTo...
Sep 17, 2025•20 min•Ep. 620
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias Editor Lucía Gando as the trio discuss Mexico’s proposed “sin taxes” on gambling. Tune in to find out: Why Mexico’s government is classifying gambling alongside soft drinks, tobacco, and violent video games. How the proposed 20-point tax hike could impact local operators and national stakeholders. The reactions from both Mexican industry voices and international mar...
Sep 16, 2025•23 min•Ep. 618
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the trio unpack two major stories from the U.S. gambling landscape: the coordinated response from Illinois’ licenced operators to the recent sports betting tax amendments, and the escalating impact of California’s proposed sweepstakes ban on iGaming suppliers. Tune in to today's episode to find out: What Illinois operators are ...
Sep 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 619
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Business Editor Joe Streeter and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye, as the trio dive into the unprecedented strike action by the British Horseracing Authority in response to the UK’s proposed tax hikes. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why the BHA took the unprecedented step to halt fixtures and what led to the dispute. The financial and sporting impact when horse racing pauses for the first time outsi...
Sep 12, 2025•28 min•Ep. 617
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media’s Charlie Horner speaks with EM Group’s Managing Director Kees-Jan Avis and Nordic Legal Partner Henrik Norsk Hoffmann about player fund protection in online gaming, the need for proper fund separation, and the gaps exposed by a recent Danish court ruling. Tune in to find out: Why the Hansen v DK Gambling case shows Denmark’s player fund protection isn’t working. How “segregated” accounts can still end up in a bankruptcy estate. Why current DGA rule...
Sep 11, 2025•25 min•Ep. 616
iGaming Daily celebrates its 600th episode with sponsor Optimove in the spotlight. SBC’s Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, sits down with Optimove’s VP of Revenue, Motti Coleman, for a special conversation ahead of the company’s showcase at the upcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon. Tune in to today's episode and find out: Optimove’s journey from a bootstrapped startup to the leading CRM and marketing intelligence platform. How the company proves its strength in the high-stakes online gambling sector. What ...
Sep 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 615
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Notícias business journalist Ana Maria Menezes is joined by IMGL legal expert Caio Loureiro to examine the intricacies of the Brazilian iGaming market. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why the Supreme Court is reviewing restrictions on state lotteries and what could change Whether municipalities will be allowed to legally run their own lotteries If municipal lotteries operating today are actually legal or not Why Brazil is shifting focus from onlin...
Sep 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 614
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Oliver Lietz, CEO of nanocosmos, as the pair explore how nanocosmos has shaped real-time video streaming for the iGaming industry. Tune in to today’s episode to hear: How nanocosmos grew from a 1998 startup into a pioneer of real-time streaming for iGaming The iGaming use cases that rely on live streaming, from live casino to sports betting and more What actually happens behind the scenes of a real-time streaming ...
Sep 08, 2025•20 min•Ep. 613
iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon continues as iGaming Business Editor Joe Streeter is joined by John Wright, CEO of StatsDrone, to explore the challenges and opportunities in the affiliate landscape. Tune in to today's episode to find out: What does the future hold for the affiliate sector? Insights into the US market: opportunities and challenges Why multimedia is key to affiliate growth and engagement The positives and negatives of affiliates on the stock market The next big verticals and market...
Sep 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 612
iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon series continues as SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye sits down with Alex Roberts, Director of Policy at the Betting and Gaming Council. Together, they unpack the UK government’s shifting stance on the gambling black market and what it means for the industry moving forward. Tune in to todays episode and find out: What are the most efficient policies and best practices for the regulated industry to respond to the risk of the black market? What key indicators should ope...
Sep 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 611
In today’s bonus episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Louise Mouton, SBC’s Director of Relationships (Europe), and Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships (LATAM). Together, they pull back the curtain on the SBC Relationships Team as they discuss their role in attracting high-quality attendees, creating a positive event experience, and highlighting what you won’t want to miss as we count down to the greatest show in gaming. Don't miss out, GET YOUR TICKETS NOW...
Sep 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 610
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and Business Journalist Viktor Kayed (SBC News & Lottery Daily). The trio discuss Spelinspektionen’s failure to meet Sweden’s gambling channelisation target, as well as recent changes at Belgium’s Kansspelcommissie, exploring what these developments mean for the country’s gambling sector. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why Sweden has missed its 90% channelisation target...
Sep 03, 2025•26 min•Ep. 609
iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon continues, as SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO of Boyle Sports, to discuss bold investment plans, the future of retail betting, high-profile football sponsorships, and how the operator is preparing for fresh regulatory and tax challenges. Tune in to find out: Why Boyle Sports is betting big on UK & Ireland despite heavy regulation and market uncertainty The surprising reasons retail shops remain central to their growth strategy...
Sep 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 608
iGaming Daily's Road to Lisbon series continues, as SBC's Editor-at Large, Ted Menmiur is joined by BetVictor’s Director of Sportsbook & eGaming, Eoin Ryan as the pair examine the expanding role of Bet Builders in modern sports betting. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why Bet Builders are becoming betting's most important tool How Bet Builders are changing the sportsbook landscape How traders balance risk and demand The future outlook for Bet Builders How Bet Builders remain complian...
Sep 01, 2025•26 min•Ep. 607
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Optimove's Director of Sales, Jeff Laniado, as they discuss how U.S. sports betting companies can keep NFL fans engaged and betting throughout the season. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How NFL fans bet during the season and after their team is out Why apps and easy-to-use platforms matter for keeping players What makes bettors stay loyal and what makes them leave How to send the right messages without an...
Aug 29, 2025•27 min•Ep. 606
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager, Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-large Ted Menmuir, and SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist, Ana Maria Menezes, as the trio unpack Brazil's statistical report on the activities of the Bets regime. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How the report has been perceived by stakeholders Whether the market is heading in the right direction Where this places Brazil in the standing of global markets What the stats tell us about the...
Aug 28, 2025•26 min•Ep. 605
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale to discuss FanDuel’s partnership with the derivatives marketplace CME Group. Tune in to today's episode to find out: FanDuel’s unexpected move into prediction markets, with no sports involved. How CME factors into this new frontier. Why FanDuel/Flutter believe they can be the first mover. The OCCC’s objections and how other regul...
Aug 27, 2025•25 min•Ep. 604
iGaming Daily's Road to Lisbon Series continues as SBC News Editor, Ted Orme-Claye, is joined by Nicole Garrett, Head of Responsible Gambling at Allwyn, to discuss all things responsible gambling and player protection. Tune into this episode to find out: The specific practices and policies Allwyn uses to protect players. How instant win games present new challenges for responsible gaming. What other gaming sectors can learn from the lottery's approach to player protection. Why a one-size-fits-al...
Aug 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 603
iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon series returns as SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner sits down with Winlandia Founder and Director, Matti Pekkanen to explore the future of affiliate marketing. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How the trust dynamics between operators and affiliates are evolving and whether relationships are improving or becoming strained. If data-driven transparency is changing operator-affiliate collaboration and whether that’s a positive shift. How performance-based models ...
Aug 25, 2025•16 min•Ep. 602
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SEO expert Ivana Flynn sits down with Daniel Lux, consultant and founder of Linxact.com, to discuss the realities of modern SEO. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why some marketers still turn to Black Hat SEO for short-term wins and the risks that come with it. The role of cloaking and PBNs in certain markets and why they continue to spark debate. How tactics like link insertion and parasite SEO can outperform traditional approaches. Why understanding ...
Aug 22, 2025•23 min•Ep. 601
iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon series continues! SBC Notícias Brasil Business Journalist Ana Maria Menezes is joined by Lois Bright, Co-Founder of Initiate International and Founder of Women in Gaming Africa, for an inspiring conversation covering visibility, empowerment, and the future of women in Africa’s iGaming market. Tune in to here: How Women in Gaming Africa is driving structural change and empowering women across the continent. Lois Bright’s vision for greater visibility and equality in...
Aug 21, 2025•18 min•Ep. 600
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Managing Editor Jessica Welman to unpack the Missouri Gaming Commission’s shock decision to pass over FanDuel for a sports betting licence, selecting DraftKings and Circa instead. The pair also dive into Kalshi’s latest moves ahead of football season and explore new developments in the ongoing 1-800-GAMBLER story. Tune into today's episode to find out: Why Missouri shocked the industry by awarding untethered licen...
Aug 20, 2025•24 min•Ep. 599
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damián Martínez and SBC Noticias Brazil Business Journalist Ana Maria Menezes. They discuss Brazil's proposed tax rises on the betting and gaming industry. But it's not all bad news, as Peru goes against the global grain with proposed tax cuts, while legislative efforts are also underway in Ecuador and Chile. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why Brazils finance minister is s...
Aug 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 598
iGaming Daily's "Road to Lisbon" series continues today, with SBC Media Manager and host Charlie Horner joined by Pedro Romero, Chief of Safer Gambling Partnerships at Betblocker. They explore Pedro's research into psychedelic drug treatment for gambling addiction, as well as exploring ways to prevent gambling harm. Listen to this episode to find out: Who should take responsibility for protecting players from gambling-related harm? Do regulators do enough to support responsible gambling initiati...
Aug 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 597
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir. The trio unpack Entain's H1 financial results and discuss whether the company is on track to hit its £1bn EBITDA target this year. Tune in to find out: Whether Entain's H1 results are a positive start to the year. If vulnerabilities in accounts will impact profitability going into H2. How Entain will mitigate tax burdens on its ample portfolio of ...
Aug 15, 2025•25 min•Ep. 596
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, and Ana Maria Menezes, Business Journalist for SBC Noticias, to discuss the industry's latest crackdown on influencer marketing. Tune in to find out: How Brazil is tackling influencer promotions for illegal gambling websites. What The Swedish Gambling Authority ( Spelinspektionen) is doing to crack down on gaming influencers who have been marketing illegal gambling through T...
Aug 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 595
