In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Americas Senior Business Journalist Tom Nightingale as the duo discuss the growing debate around per wager taxes in US sports betting, from Illinois’ controversial move to Michigan and Arizona’s potential next steps. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What Illinois’ per wager tax actually is and what lawmakers hoped it would achieve when it was introduced last summer The real impact the tax has had on ope...
Feb 16, 2026•27 min•Ep. 727
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee as the trio discuss Andrew Rhodes’ decision to step down as Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission, reflecting on his “tough sheriff” tenure, the regulatory transformation under his watch, and what his departure means for the future direction of UK gambling governance. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why Rhodes has ch...
Feb 13, 2026•22 min•Ep. 726
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Editor of SBC News Ted Orme-Claye and Alan Heuston, Partner at McCann FitzGerald LLP and member of IMGL , as the trio discuss Ireland’s landmark overhaul of gambling regulation, the launch of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, and what this means for operators, players, and the wider industry. Tune in to today's episode to find out: The Core Shift: How the new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (G...
Feb 12, 2026•27 min•Ep. 725
Gamification is one of the most powerful tools iGaming operators have to build real player loyalty, but only if it’s implemented correctly. In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Charlie Horner is joined live at ICE by Kalev Karpuk, Optimove’s Director of Gamification, to break down what’s changed in gamification, what operators still get wrong, and how new tools are making it easier to build creative, configurable loyalty mechanics at scale. Kalev explains why modern gamifi...
Feb 11, 2026•23 min•Ep. 724
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, we launch a brand-new Road to Rio series, inviting guest speakers who will be taking to the stage at our upcoming SBC Summit Rio . In our first episode, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC researcher Ana Maria Menezes and special guest Hugo Baungartner, Chief Business Officer at Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil, who will be speaking on the panel The Tax Game: Who Plays, Pays , as the trio discuss whether Brazil’s newly regulated market is ready for ...
Feb 10, 2026•25 min•Ep. 723
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 Genius Sports’ shock acquisition of Legend, and what it reveals about the future of sportstech, media ownership, and data-driven betting ecosystems. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Genius Sports’ acquisition of Legend could mark a turning point for the sportstech and sports betting data market What the shift towa...
Feb 09, 2026•23 min•Ep. 722
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir is joined by CEO of Betsson AB Pontus Lindwall as the pair discuss Betsson’s financial resilience, navigating regulatory and tax headwinds, and the strategic outlook for M&A and growth heading into a pivotal 2026. Stay tuned to the second half of the podcast where SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ted Menmuir to debrief the week’s biggest industry stories, including major M&A moves and what shifting invest...
Feb 06, 2026•21 min•Ep. 721
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, host and SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir alongside a special guest, Tamsin Blow, Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration Group at CMS and a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) , to break down the landmark Betfair Court of Appeal ruling and what it means for duty of care, player protection, and the future legal responsibilities of UK gambling operators. Tune in to today’s episode to find out:...
Feb 05, 2026•24 min•Ep. 720
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 delve into the Betting and Gaming Council’s latest research on declining advertising spend, unpacking what it reveals about operator confidence, political pressure and the wider impact on the UK’s media and sports ecosystem. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What the BGC’s research actually tells us about falling marketing spend a...
Feb 04, 2026•25 min•Ep. 719
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss the UK government’s latest crackdown on illegal gambling and what it really means for the fight against the black market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What the new Illegal Gambling Taskforce is, how it will operate, and what powers it’s expected to have Whether the Taskforce represents a serious escalation or anot...
Feb 03, 2026•21 min•Ep. 718
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss the growing uncertainty around Maine’s proposed online casino market, the wider implications of prediction markets regulation in the US, and reflect on key industry moments in Jessica’s final episode as Managing Editor as she sadly departs SBC. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Churchill Downs is taking the Maine regulator to court and what’s really b...
Feb 02, 2026•29 min•Ep. 717
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio unpack what the NHS England Health Survey reveals about gambling-related harm, stable headline metrics, and the growing pressure on public health systems to move from measurement to meaningful intervention. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What NHS England’s latest data really shows about problem gambling beyond the headline figu...
Jan 30, 2026•22 min•Ep. 716
In Episode 700 of iGaming Daily , SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt sits down with Adi Dagan , Senior Director of Partnerships at Optimove , live from the show floor at ICE Barcelona, to explore how partnerships have become a critical growth driver for iGaming businesses. Adi explains why Optimove has shifted from a direct-sales mindset to a partnership-led strategy, focusing on building long-term relationships that deliver real commercial value for operators, platforms, and service providers. Th...
Jan 29, 2026•20 min•Ep. 715
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio delve into evoke’s Q4 trading update, the market reaction, and what the operator’s strategic review could mean for the future of William Hill and its wider brand portfolio. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why evoke described Q4 as its strongest quarter of 2025 despite a sharp negative market reaction What’s driving recovery a...
Jan 28, 2026•25 min•Ep. 714
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and Ana Maria Menezes, recently appointed Researcher for SBC Media, to break down Brazil’s first year as a regulated iGaming market and ask whether the long-awaited hype has finally matched reality. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How Brazil actually performed in its first year of regulated online betting and gaming Whether early revenue and participation figures justify yea...
Jan 27, 2026•24 min•Ep. 713
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman to break down a wave of major U.S. gambling developments from California’s dramatic seizure of historical horse racing (HHR) machines to the growing legal crackdown on prediction markets. The duo unpack the legal dispute between Santa Anita racetrack and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, examining whether HHR machines are legitimate pari-mutuel betting products or simply slo...
Jan 26, 2026•30 min•Ep. 712
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Editor of SBC News Ted Orme-Claye and Editor of iGaming Expert Joe Streeter as the duo discuss Finland’s newly published Gambling Act, the end of the Veikkaus monopoly, and wider regulatory shifts shaping the European gambling landscape. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What Finland’s new Gambling Act means for operators, affiliates, and consumer protection Key dates and timelines for Finland’s market openi...
Jan 23, 2026•21 min•Ep. 711
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 join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the key talking points, regulatory signals and industry realities shaping iGaming in the year ahead. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why ICE 2026 feels like a major inflection point for operators and suppliers How rising regulation, taxation and margin pressure are re...
Jan 22, 2026•19 min•Ep. 710
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 join you live from ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss Betsson’s mixed Q4 performance, shifting dynamics in the affiliate space, and the future of Gibraltar’s gambling framework amid mounting UK budget pressures. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What Betsson’s preliminary Q4 2025 results reveal, why the Nordics and CEECA regions slowed...
Jan 21, 2026•24 min•Ep. 709
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the growing global crackdown on illegal gambling, emerging regulatory cooperation, and the industry’s ongoing battle with the black market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Turkey has launched one of the most aggressive anti–illegal gambling crackdowns in the wo...
Jan 20, 2026•18 min•Ep. 708
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas and Canadian Business’ Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the trio discuss the long-awaited regulatory movement in Alberta and key legislative developments taking shape across the United States. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What Alberta’s newly published Internet Gaming Standards reveal about the province’s regulatory direction How the proposed Alb...
Jan 19, 2026•27 min•Ep. 707
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by his co-host and fellow SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt, alongside iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter, as the trio discuss FIFA’s evolving relationship with the betting industry and what the 2026 World Cup could mean for fan engagement, commercialisation, and global wagering activity. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What FIFA’s deal with Stats Perform reveals about its long-term fan engagement and data str...
Jan 16, 2026•27 min•Ep. 706
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor at Large Ted Menmuir and Editor of SBC News Ted Orme Claye as the trio discuss a fast paced tour of European gambling headlines ahead of the industry’s first major gathering of 2026 in Barcelona. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What Michael Dugher’s exit from the BGC means for UK gambling politics and the trade body’s next chapter Why Estonia is rushing to fix flawed legislation and what it signa...
Jan 15, 2026•26 min•Ep. 705
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Markus Antl, Director of Global Sales & Key Account Management at Greentube GmbH, as the duo discuss the company’s standout 2025 performance, competitive innovation strategies and ambitious global expansion plans heading into 2026. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How Greentube used 2025 to refine its strategy, internal processes and content roadmap for long-term growth What role branded content, exclus...
Jan 14, 2026•20 min•Ep. 704
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 tackle the UK gambling industry’s return to political deadlock, mounting pressure on Labour to act and growing fears that reform is heading down a road to nowhere. Tune in to today's episode to find out: What emerged from the latest UK gambling debate and why it feels so familiar Whether Labour has a clear direction on gambling refo...
Jan 13, 2026•21 min•Ep. 703
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 Pedro Occhiuzzi as the trio discuss why Uruguay could become Latin America’s most intriguing iGaming market in 2026 amid regional tax hikes, regulatory reform and a proposed mixed-model framework. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why tax increases in Brazil, Colombia and Peru are reshaping the Latin American iGaming landscape How Uruguay’s...
Jan 12, 2026•22 min•Ep. 702
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss key U.S. legislative developments, Indiana’s evolving stance on sweepstakes and iLottery, and growing concerns around insider trading in prediction markets. Tune in to today's episode to find out: • Why Indiana lawmakers have acknowledged sweepstakes as legal and why regulation is still firmly on the table • What’s driving Indiana’s push to regulate sweepstakes...
Jan 09, 2026•26 min•Ep. 701
In today’s episode, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Editor Lucia Gando and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio break down Colombia’s newly enforced 19% VAT on online betting deposits and what it signals for the future of the Latin American iGaming market. With the tax coming into force at the start of 2026, the panel explores why the Colombian government introduced the measure, how it compares to tax changes across Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, and...
Jan 08, 2026•21 min•Ep. 700
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 early headlines of 2026 and examine whether recent political, regulatory and market developments point to meaningful change for the gambling industry or a return to business as usual. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why UK gambling is once again under political scrutiny as 2026 begins What John O’Reilly’s retirement ...
Jan 07, 2026•21 min•Ep. 699
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 unpack the UK gambling sector’s latest reputational reckoning and what a new public opinion report means for regulation, reform and trust in 2026. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What the Ending a Losing Streak report is, who authored and funded it and why its timing matters The stance the report takes on gambling and whether it...
Jan 06, 2026•25 min•Ep. 698
