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 Lucia Gando as the trio discuss Codere’s surprise move to explore a €2bn sale, breaking down the rationale, risks and realism behind taking a struggling Spanish gambling giant to market in a turbulent financial climate. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Codere has launched a sale process despite recent financial instability Whether a €2bn valuation i...
Mar 30, 2026•25 min•Ep. 757
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter is joined by Optimove's VP of Product Shai Frank as the duo discuss how AI and Positionless Marketing are transforming player engagement, the challenges marketers face in adapting to rapid technological change, and what the future holds for CRM and personalisation in iGaming. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is reshaping iGaming campaigns and operations. The opportunities and pitf...
Mar 27, 2026•35 min•Ep. 756
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss whether current regulation, taxation and industry practices are unintentionally fuelling the growth of the gambling black market, and what needs to change to stop it. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: The key takeaways from the DealMeOut Black Market Prevention Summit 2026 How serious the black market threat in the U...
Mar 26, 2026•27 min•Ep. 755
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Neal Menashe, CEO of Super Group, as the duo discuss the company’s Africa-first growth strategy, the dominance of casino revenues, and how Super Group is repositioning its global footprint through innovation, market exits and major sponsorship deals. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why Africa has become the core growth engine for Super Group and how markets like South Africa and Nigeria fit into its strateg...
Mar 25, 2026•31 min•Ep. 754
Prediction markets are no longer a niche experiment — they are rapidly becoming one of the most debated topics across iGaming, finance and global regulation . In this episode of iGaming Daily , Fernando Noodt is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Martyn Elliott to break down the rise of prediction markets and what they mean for the future of betting. With platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi expanding globally, governments are taking very different approaches: Argentina has moved to block platforms ou...
Mar 24, 2026•27 min•Ep. 753
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 latest developments in Tipico’s European Court of Justice case and what a potentially landmark ruling could mean for historical player claims, regulatory frameworks and the wider iGaming industry. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Tipico is facing legal challenges over bets placed between 2013 and 2020 What the Advo...
Mar 23, 2026•24 min•Ep. 752
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 discuss Gibraltar’s imminent approval of its Gambling Bill 2025 and what it means for the territory’s regulatory future, economic stability and relationship with the UK. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why the Gambling Bill 2025 represents a turning point for Gibraltar’s entire regulatory framework What key changes are being intr...
Mar 20, 2026•25 min•Ep. 751
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the duo discuss the collapse of Virginia’s online casino hopes, delays in Massachusetts, and the latest movement across key US gambling markets. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Virginia’s iGaming bill failed despite support from both the House and Senate The key disagreements and stakeholders that ultimately derailed the legislation What gambling laws di...
Mar 19, 2026•29 min•Ep. 750
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 Lucia Gando as the trio discuss the latest developments in gambling taxation, including the proposed EU levy and Colombia's new player deposit tax, and what these changes could mean for operators and regulated markets worldwide. Tune in to today's episode to find out: What the proposed EU gambling levy is trying to achieve and how significant a 1 percent levy...
Mar 18, 2026•23 min•Ep. 749
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 Flutter Entertainment’s dramatic share price decline, the reshaping of its investor base, and whether shifting market sentiment could signal a deeper strategic turning point for the global gambling giant. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What recent changes in Flutter’s investor portfolio reveal following its 2025 results ...
Mar 17, 2026•23 min•Ep. 748
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 discuss the Dutch regulator’s record fine against Novatech, the growing crackdown on offshore operators and influencers, and what the KSA’s tougher enforcement agenda could mean for the future of the regulated market. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why the Dutch regulator issued a record fine to Novatech and what the case tel...
Mar 16, 2026•27 min•Ep. 747
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 discuss why major operators are still making bold acquisitions despite global economic uncertainty, the growing role of AI in sportsbook trading ahead of the World Cup, and what Betsson’s latest move in Canada signals for the future of the North American market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Kaizen Gaming has acquired AI...
Mar 13, 2026•23 min•Ep. 746
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the duo discuss the latest US gambling legislation, an MLS betting scandal that has seen two players banned for life, the latest developments in prediction markets, and Kalshi’s ambitions to expand globally despite ongoing regulatory battles. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why two MLS players have reportedly been handed lifetime bans for gambling violations...
Mar 12, 2026•25 min•Ep. 745
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SEO Expert Ivana Flynn is joined by Conrad Bugeja, Marketing Director specialising in SEO, ASO strategy and broader marketing for LiveScore.com, VirginBet.com and LiveScoreBet.com, as the duo explore how AI-powered search tools and overviews are transforming the SEO landscape and what brands must do to remain visible as user behaviour shifts away from traditional search clicks. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How AI overviews and tools like ChatGPT ar...
Mar 11, 2026•24 min•Ep. 744
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Researcher Ana Maria Menezes as the trio discuss whether President Lula’s recent criticism of online casino games signals a genuine shift in Brazil’s gambling policy or simply political positioning ahead of the country’s 2026 presidential election. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Whether Lula’s targeting of the “tigrinho” slot game reflects a real regulatory threat or...
Mar 10, 2026•24 min•Ep. 743
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott and special guest Leo Judkins, Founder of iGaming Leader Mastermind , as the trio discuss the hidden pressures of leadership in the iGaming industry and why even the most senior executives need support networks. Tune in to today's episode to find out: • Why leadership in iGaming can become increasingly isolating as you move up the ranks • The unique pressure of balancing commercia...
Mar 09, 2026•24 min•Ep. 742
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Editor Lucia Gando and SBC Researcher Ana Maria Menezes live from SBC Summit Rio as the trio discuss the growing tension between public perception and economic reality in Latin America’s gambling industry, and how rising taxation and political scrutiny could reshape the future of Brazil’s regulated market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why perception is overtaking facts in the public debate ...
Mar 06, 2026•25 min•Ep. 741
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Researcher Ana Maria Menezes and SBC Notícias Brasil Editor Leonardo Biazzi live from the show floor at the SBC Summit Rio in Rio de Janeiro. Making his debut on the show, Leonardo dives straight into Brazil’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape as the team unpack the political drama surrounding the proposed 15% tax on player deposits, the growing influence of the “BBB” campaign, and what it all means for op...
Mar 05, 2026•22 min•Ep. 740
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Tom Nightingale, Senior Business Journalist of SBC Americas, and International Masters of Gaming Law President Marc Dunbar as the trio discuss the explosive rise of prediction markets, the regulatory turmoil unfolding in the United States, and whether the battle over federal versus state rights will ultimately reshape the future of the regulated gambling industry. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How predic...
Mar 04, 2026•36 min•Ep. 739
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 whether Flutter Entertainment’s underwhelming 2025 results are simply a temporary setback, or a warning sign that the world’s most valuable iGaming operator is entering a more challenging era. Tune in to today's episode to find out: A full breakdown of Flutter’s 2025 headline figures and what the numbers really reveal about prof...
Mar 03, 2026•30 min•Ep. 738
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee as the trio discuss the Betting & Gaming Council’s AGM and why the fight against the black market has become the defining regulatory battle for UK gambling heading into 2026. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why dismantling black market operators is now being framed as a “generational challenge” for the UK industry What...
Mar 02, 2026•24 min•Ep. 737
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Joe Streeter as the trio discuss the UK Government’s latest consultation on gambling sponsorship, what it means for offshore operators leveraging football for brand legitimacy, and whether this marks a decisive shift in the post-White Paper regulatory era. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Whether the sponsorship consultation is truly about consumer protection, or a strategic move to tight...
Feb 27, 2026•27 min•Ep. 736
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Mark Schmidt, Managing Director of Africa at EveryMatrix, as the duo discuss the rapid evolution of Africa’s iGaming market, the shift from retail to online, and why localisation, reliable technology, and smart gamification tools are critical for long-term success across the continent. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why African operators were forced to build in-house platforms after broken promises from l...
Feb 26, 2026•25 min•Ep. 735
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Henry Ross, Account Executive for Optimove, as the duo discuss the rapid evolution of South Africa’s iGaming market and how AI-driven personalisation is reshaping player acquisition and retention strategies across the continent. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What makes the South African iGaming market unique and why it’s maturing faster than many global counterparts Why operators must move beyond mass bon...
Feb 25, 2026•26 min•Ep. 734
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SEO Expert Ivana Flynn is joined by Alina Shvartskop Kalinichenko, Head of SEO at Motherlink, as the duo discuss how iGaming operators and affiliates can future-proof their SEO strategies for 2026 after one of the most volatile years the industry has ever seen. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why branding is your ultimate SEO shield and how a strong, unified brand identity can stabilise traffic when generic keyword rankings collapse. How to defend aga...
Feb 24, 2026•25 min•Ep. 733
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott and SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio discuss whether tax hikes and regulatory pressures have derailed FDJ’s growth story and if the Kindred acquisition is enough to restore investor confidence. Following the 2025 results from FDJ United, CEO Stéphane Pallez openly attributed a dramatic profit decline to rising European tax burdens, while leadership changes, including th...
Feb 23, 2026•26 min•Ep. 732
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Americas Senior Business Journalist Tom Nightingale and SBC Americas Business Journalist Justin Byers to discuss the growing tension between federal regulators and state gaming authorities as prediction markets take centre stage in the US betting landscape following the CFTC Chair’s surprise amicus brief in the Crypto.com case and what it could mean for the future of sports-related contracts nationwide. Tune i...
Feb 20, 2026•24 min•Ep. 731
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and Dr Christian Rapani, Attorney at Rechtsanwalt Law and member of the International Masters of Gaming Law , to unpack the 20 year legal conflict between Austria and Malta and what the European Court of Justice’s 2026 ruling means for player claims, cross-border enforcement, and the future of gambling regulation in Europe. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How Austrian player...
Feb 19, 2026•24 min•Ep. 730
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Jack Kelliher, Commercial Director of UK and Europe, and Stephen Crispe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Racing and Sports, as the trio discuss how horse racing betting must modernise to compete with sportsbooks and casinos, the role of technology in simplifying integration, and why the sport still presents a strong commercial opportunity for operators. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why ...
Feb 18, 2026•30 min•Ep. 729
SBC continues its Road to Rio series ahead of SBC Summit Rio as SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC researcher Ana Maria Menezes and guest speaker Ricardo Peixoto, Country Manager for Brazil at SofaScore. Ricardo will be speaking at this year’s SBC Summit Rio on the panel Inside the Deal: The Game Behind Sports Sponsorship as they discuss how brands, data, and fan passion collide in the world of sports marketing ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: T...
Feb 17, 2026•27 min•Ep. 728
