In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by co-host Fernando Noodt and SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir to reflect on the defining narratives of 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 could hold for the global iGaming industry. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why 2025 may mark the midpoint of gambling’s most conflicted decade How aggressive global tax hikes are reshaping operator margins and market strategy What India’s real-money gaming ban means for re...
Jan 05, 2026•27 min•Ep. 697
As iGaming Daily welcomes 2026, we’re taking the time to reflect on 2025's biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ana Maria Menezes, SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist, alongside SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Elisa Marcante, as they discuss the key developments, controversies, and regulatory shifts that shaped Brazil’s first full year of regulated sports betting, and what operators should watch for in 20...
Jan 02, 2026•26 min•Ep. 696
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Jessica Welman, Managing Editor, alongside SBC Americas & Canadian Business Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale, as they discuss the explosive rise of prediction markets, regulatory controversies, and some of the year’s most unusual stories in the US gambling sector. Tune in to today’s episode ...
Dec 31, 2025•29 min•Ep. 695
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor at iGaming Expert, alongside iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee, as they discuss the most controversial sponsorships, ethical debates in game design, and geopolitical shifts that shaped the global gambling sector in 2025. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: ...
Dec 30, 2025•20 min•Ep. 695
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando, Editor at SBC Noticias, alongside SBC Noticias Business Journalists Pedro Occhiuzzi and Damian Martinez, as they discuss the defining regulatory and fiscal developments shaping the iGaming landscape across Latin America and Spain. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Colombia’...
Dec 29, 2025•26 min•Ep. 694
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. To kick off the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC News Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed to unpack the standout headlines from across the SBC News network, including a jaw-dropping lottery blunder that stunned the industry. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Which mergers and acquisitions defined 2025, i...
Dec 26, 2025•28 min•Ep. 693
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, we’re bringing you a must-hear conference session straight from SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, taken from the powerful panel “Women in Tech, Gambling and Sports: The Glass Ceiling and Beyond,” where industry leaders unpack what real progress looks like for gender diversity in iGaming and what still stands in the way. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How unconscious bias still shows up in iGaming, tech, and sports and how leaders overcome it Why the “confidenc...
Dec 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 692
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SEO expert Ivana Flynn is joined by Sean Bianco, Co-founder of Gain Changer, as the duo discuss the brutal reality of modern iGaming SEO, the rise of negative SEO warfare, and what affiliates must do to survive heading into 2026. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Google core updates are wiping out iGaming affiliates overnight How fake DMCA takedowns and DDoS attacks are being used to steal rankings Why relying on a single website is now a critical b...
Dec 23, 2025•26 min•Ep. 691
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Elisa Marcante and soon to be SBC Media Manager Ana Maria Menezes. As Ana teases her upcoming role within SBC, the trio unpack Brazil’s newly approved betting tax increase, its political implications, and what the changes could mean for operators, consumers, and the future stability of the regulated market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What exactly was approved by...
Dec 22, 2025•27 min•Ep. 690
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 as the trio discuss ITV’s plans to expand its ITV Win platform with a new bingo and casino launch and whether the broadcaster can succeed in one of the UK gambling industry’s most competitive markets. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What ITV has announced with its ITV Win bingo and casino expansion and why the timing matters post-Budget H...
Dec 19, 2025•22 min•Ep. 689
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss Finland’s landmark gambling reform, following the decisive parliamentary vote to end Veikkaus’ online monopoly and introduce a new licensing regime. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Finland’s 158-8 parliamentary vote marks a defining moment for Europe’s 2025 regulatory landscape What the final Gambling Reform Bill...
Dec 18, 2025•21 min•Ep. 688
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, to unpack the key lessons from 2025 and explore how data-driven, positionless marketing is shaping the future of iGaming ahead of a pivotal year for the industry. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Optimove’s key highlights from 2025 and how the year shaped its growth and strategy What Optimove will showcase at ICE Barcelona 2026 and why major industry events remain cr...
Dec 17, 2025•28 min•Ep. 687
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 as the trio discuss the growing threat of black market gambling, declining channelisation rates across Europe, and how the regulated industry must respond as it heads towards 2026. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why black market gambling has become one of the defining narratives of 2025 What recent research reveals about who the black ma...
Dec 16, 2025•25 min•Ep. 686
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo delve into Underdog’s decision to exit sports betting and pivot entirely toward prediction markets. Tune in to today's episode to find out: • How Underdog’s brief sportsbook history unfolded and which states it operated in • The key factors that drove the company to abandon sports betting • What Underdog hopes to accomplish within the emerging prediction markets space •...
Dec 15, 2025•25 min•Ep. 685
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter and Business Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss Evoke’s surprise strategic review and what it could mean for the future of William Hill, 888, and the wider gambling industry. Tune in to today's episode to find out: What we know so far about Evoke’s newly announced strategic review. Why Evoke is exploring a potential sale and the core factors driving the decision. How rec...
Dec 12, 2025•25 min•Ep. 684
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 as the trio delve into Estonia’s controversial decision to cut gambling licence taxes and what it means for the country’s ambitions to become Europe’s next major iGaming hub. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Estonia’s Liberal coalition has pushed for a reduction of gambling licence taxes from 6% to 4% The key political and industry sta...
Dec 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 683
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss why English football’s relationship with betting has returned to the spotlight following alleged scrutiny of Tony Bloom and the Starlizard syndicate. Tune in to today's episode to find out: • Why the Guardian investigation into the allegations around Tony Bloom has gained so much attention in the wake of the recent tax judgement ...
Dec 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 682
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Sue Schneider, SBC Media Consultant and Co-founder of Defy the Odds , and Marc Ellinger , founding partner of Ellinger Bell law firm and a member of IMGL , as the trio discuss the long-awaited launch of legal sports betting in Missouri and the key questions shaping this brand new market. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How Missouri finally crossed the finish line to become the 40th state with legal sports ...
Dec 09, 2025•27 min•Ep. 681
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo delve into Fanatics’ rapid and unexpected leap into prediction markets, exploring what its 10-state launch of Fanatics Markets means for the future of US sports wagering and the wider industry. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Where Fanatics Markets is live today and why these 10 states matter Whether this rollout is a precursor to a nationwide push How Fanati...
Dec 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 680
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Tomás García Botta , Attorney and partner at MF Estudio Abogados and member of IMGL as the duo discuss the realities, challenges, and evolving regulatory landscape of Argentina’s fast-moving iGaming market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How Argentina’s fragmented but dynamic iGaming market performed through 2025 Why collaboration between regulators, operators, and industry bodies like ALEA is shaping a he...
Dec 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 679
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Ana Maria Menezes and special guest Kamilla Michiko Yazawa, Chief Compliance and Legal Officer at Vanguard Entretenimento Brasil, as the trio discuss how Brazil’s proposed tax increases could reshape the country’s newly regulated betting landscape, and what this means for operators, consumers, and the industry’s long-term sustainability. Tune in to today’s episode to find ou...
Dec 04, 2025•28 min•Ep. 678
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Senior Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss New Zealand’s ambitious plan to overhaul its online gambling landscape and what the upcoming regulatory framework could mean for operators, consumers, and the wider APAC region. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why New Zealand’s decision to auction up to 15 online casino licences is making headlines How attr...
Dec 03, 2025•26 min•Ep. 677
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss the implications of the recent UK Budget on the gambling industry, the challenges operators now face with tax changes, and what this means for the sector’s competitive landscape moving forward. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How UK license holders are navigating the post-Budget tax transformation and what immediate acti...
Dec 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 676
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by his co-host Charlie Horner and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio discuss DraftKings’ new Spanish-language launch, the evolving Latin American gambling markets, and what these developments could mean for operators and players alike. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How DraftKings’ Spanish-language rollout in the US and Canada could reshape its market reach ahead of the World Cup. T...
Dec 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 675
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Optimove's Ben Tepfer, Director of Product Marketing, as the duo discuss how gamification is evolving as a powerful player retention tool and what operators should focus on heading into 2026. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How operators can turn longer player sessions into genuine loyalty How to identify which gamification tools work best for different player segments How Optimove develops its library of ...
Nov 28, 2025•22 min•Ep. 674
After the Chancellor confirmed Remote Gaming Duty will rise to 40% and Remote General Betting Duty will rise to 25%, iGaming Daily assesses how UK gambling will bounce back from the setback. Host Charlie Horner and SBC News editor Ted Orme-Claye are joined by Dan Waugh, Partner at Regulus Partners to dissect what operators might do next, how the black market is inevitably going to grow and why Reeves' judgements are far from the end of the debate. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Dan Waugh & Ted...
Nov 27, 2025•35 min•Ep. 673
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Alex Cohen, the COO and co-founder of Kalamba Games, as the duo explore the major shifts shaping the global iGaming landscape. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why operators moving into fully regulated markets need stronger, future-proof technology How suppliers can evolve from game providers to true strategic partners Kalamba Games’ go-to-market approach across multiple jurisdictions The opportunities emer...
Nov 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 672
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Media Director Martyn Elliot and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss the latest debate around UK gambling advertising and what the newly reported £2bn spend really means. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Who published the reported £2bn gambling advertising study and where the numbers came from Whether the data is reliable and why some argue the true figure is much lower How industry c...
Nov 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 671
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, host Fernando Noodt is joined by Charlie Horner and Joe Streeter, to analyse William Hill's monumental decision to exit markets including Nigeria, Vietnam, and Bolivia, a move described as "cold hard business". Parent company Evoke is scaling down the UK's oldest gambling brand, choosing to focus Hills on its domestic presence. The trio discuss the reasons behind this shift, including navigating regulatory turbulence and political volatility in global mark...
Nov 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 670
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Charlie Horner, Ted Orme-Claye, and Joe Streeter, discuss Sky Bet’s decision to relocate key commercial and marketing decision-making roles from Leeds to Malta. The primary motivation is tax efficiency. The move is estimated to save Flutter tens of millions in tax. Independent estimates calculate corporation tax savings alone at approximately £31m, moving from the UK’s 25% rate to Malta’s 5% rate. Further savings of £15m to £20m annually m...
Nov 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 669
