In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio unpack the recent €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally’s Interactive by Intralot, one of the largest M&A deals in the iGaming sector in 2025. Tune in to find out: The key financial details behind the €2.7 billion transaction and what they reveal about Intralot’s strategy. What this landmark deal says about Intralot’s ambitions to e...
Oct 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 638
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and Business Journalist Christian Lee to unpack the ongoing debate around gambling advertising, particularly in football, following new research from the University of Bristol highlighting the scale of betting exposure during matches. Stay tuned until the end, when SBC Notícias’ Ana Maria Menezes joins us with the latest from Brazil, where a provisional tax measure on sports betting ...
Oct 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 637
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias Brazil Business Journalist Ana Maria Menezes as the trio discuss the shock decision by Brazilian lawmakers to apply retroactive taxes on the country’s new betting framework. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How Rapporteur Carlos Zarattini’s proposal upended expectations for Brazil’s 18% operator tax. Why retroactive taxation could pose major technical and leg...
Oct 09, 2025•25 min•Ep. 636
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio unpack Sweden’s latest efforts to strengthen enforcement against the black market. Tune in to todays episode to find out: Why 2026 is shaping up to be a decisive year for Swedish gambling policy. How the Ministry of Finance’s proposed reforms could change the scope of the Gambling Act. Why BOS and Svenska Spel are clashing over 18 new consu...
Oct 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 635
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Editor Lucía Gando and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio discuss the latest updates from Spain’s Directorate General of Gambling (DGOJ) and its new plans for enhanced player protection and monitoring controls. Tune in to today's episode to find out: What the DGOJ’s new player protection and monitoring plans involve How the industry has reacted to the proposed measures Whethe...
Oct 07, 2025•20 min•Ep. 634
In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye to dissect the UK Gambling Commission's (UKGC) 2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). Described by the UKGC's CEO as the new academic baseline for gambling research, this year's survey has doubled its sample size to nearly 20,000 adults to enhance accuracy and reduce the margin of error. Despite these methodological changes, the findings are still contentious for some stakeholders, especiall...
Oct 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 633
In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Fernando Noodt sits down with Khalid Ali, CEO of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), to discuss the critical issue of match fixing and the fight for integrity in the global sports betting industry. As the betting market expands into new regions like Brazil and North America, the risk of fraud and illegal activity grows. Ali explains how the IBIA, an organisation created by betting operators 20 years ago, monitors, detects, and reports su...
Oct 03, 2025•21 min•Ep. 632
In this episode of iGaming Daily, we delve into gambling advertising restrictions sweeping across multiple jurisdictions. Join host Fernando Noodt, Ted Menmuir, Editor-at-Large for SBC, and Lucía Gando, SBC Noticias Editor, as they analyse the latest regulatory developments in Portugal, Argentina, and Chile. In Portugal, Parliament has unexpectedly reopened discussions on stricter gambling advertising controls, prompted by a proposal from the left-wing Livre party. Across the Atlantic in Argenti...
Oct 02, 2025•25 min•Ep. 631
With Brazil's new legal framework enforced this year, the country is poised to become one of the world's largest gaming markets. Player protection has become a top priority, leading to a wave of new guidelines, regulations, and proposals that are reshaping the industry. In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Fernando Noodt is joined by Elisa Marcante and Ana Maria Menezes, from SBC Notícias Brasil, to break down the most critical developments. Join us as we discuss: Protecting Underage Players S...
Oct 01, 2025•23 min•Ep. 630
Is the UK gambling industry heading for inevitable tax rises under the Labour government? As the Labour Party Conference gets underway, speculation is mounting that the sector will be targeted to fund the scrapping of the controversial two-child benefit cap. In this episode of iGaming Daily, join host Charlie Horner as he discusses the political landscape with SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Journalist Christian Lee, as the trio explore the significant pressure on the Labour leadershi...
Sep 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 629
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Optimove’s Director of Sales Jeff Laniado as the pair explore the surge in US sweepstakes, strategies for sustainable player retention, and how operators can turn early engagement into long-term loyalty. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why sweepstakes are one of the hottest growth markets in the US gambling sector. How the first 48 hours after player acquisition are critical for long-term retention. Strate...
Sep 29, 2025•21 min•Ep. 628
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-At-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez to unpack Spain’s Q2 2025 gambling results, regulatory pressures, and what lies ahead for the market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How Spain’s gambling industry performed in Q2 2025 across all key verticals. What trends in deposits, withdrawals, and marketing spend reveal about player behaviour. Why the government is pu...
Sep 26, 2025•22 min•Ep. 627
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio explore Allwyn’s landmark $2.5bn acquisition of PrizePicks, what it means for US lotteries and fantasy sports, and whether this bold move can avoid the pitfalls of past Euro-US tie-ups. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How PrizePicks is being valued at $2.5bn and the structure of the deal. The immediate reactions in the US and...
Sep 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 626
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Stephanie Trinh, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Sift, as the duo explore the escalating challenges of fraud in iGaming, from promo abuse and VIP player management to the latest identity intelligence solutions that help operators balance growth, compliance, and trust. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How iGaming fraud is evolving and why operators face more than 10 different fraud vectors today. The tru...
Sep 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 625
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
