iGaming Daily

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, SBC's Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, is joined by his SBC News Editor successor, Ted Orme-Claye and Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, to delve into the relationship of gambling and payment networks. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again asked customers to be aware of illegal websites as some have been found to be offering easily accessible deposits....

Joe Streeter hosts the latest episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, and he's joined by SBC's new Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, and a special guest, Anna Soilleux-Mills, Commercial and Regulatory Partner at CMS Law. Anna has a focus on the gambling, media and sports industries, and is the perfect guest to discuss a recent high profile gambling case in the courts - The High Co...

iGaming Daily rounds up the week as the Noticias Brasil team return from their carnival celebrations to update our listeners on the importance of responsible gambling and marketing strategies following updates from the Brazilian Congress. Joining SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, are joined by SBC Noticias Brasil's Editor, Ricardo Assis and Business Journalist, Ana Maria Menezes, who...

To round off the week for iGaming Daily, SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, alongside podcast debutant, Tom Nightingale, Senior Business Journalist at Canadian Gaming Business and Editor of the Canadian Gaming Business Magazine, talk all things Hawaii sports betting, which resulted in the strangest of comparisons with chicken fights. Brought to you by Optimove (the podcast not chicken fights),...

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the conversation turns to the US, in the wake of Flutter's financial report and DraftKings' NFT class action lawsuit. Joining SBC Media's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, and fresh from the sunny beaches of Rio, to delve further into Flutter's report, highlighting the company'...

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you in partnership with Optimove, the conversation focuses on the black market, and more specifically, content from a recent Summit in Manchester, UK. Joining James Ross, Multimedia Editor at SBC Media, is Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist at SBC News and Christian Lee, Business Journalist at iGaming Expert, as the three reflect on the Black Market...

With a bumper Thursday morning in store for European gambling, as major 2024 results out of London, Paris and Amsterdam are set to dominate the news. Martyn Elliott hosts Ted Menmuir, a man whose alarm is set for 6AM sharp on Thursday as he gets ready to break down the results on SBC News as they discuss: The stern probing Entain face after the sudden and mysterious departure of CEO Gavin Isaacs F...

In this episode of the iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, and Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, focus on the introduction of the Statutory Levy on research, education, and treatment for problem gambling and new online stake limits.   They explore the implications of the changes for operators, the role of advertising in the industry and the government’s ef...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis, Elisa Marcante and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to cover the highlights and insights from the SBC Summit Rio 2025. During the conversation, the team recall key discussions on regulation and marketing strategies, an insightful interview with the Brazilian footballer turned politician Bebeto and refle...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, joins Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, to delve into recent breaking news from Italy and Romania. In Italy, the Senate is reviewing the Dignity Decree, which has imposed a ban on gambling sponsorships for six years, leading to significant financial losses for Italian football. Ted and Viktor...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, and Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, to delve into the controversy surrounding the video game Balatro and the implications of its recent age rating change from 18 to 12+. The trio discuss the challenges the regulators face in defini...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Justin Byers, Senior Journalist for SBC Americas, to discuss the current landscape of lottery couriers in Texas amid some recent controversies surrounding the state’s lottery Last week, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called for an investigation into the relationship between the Texas Lottery, couriers and...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, is joined by EveryMatrix’s Head of Sales for Africa, Mark Schmidt, to discuss the potential of the African iGaming market, especially in South Africa. Mark explores the market dynamic, opportunities for growth and challenges posed by legacy technology in the region, as well as explains how EveryMatrix aims to differentiate itse...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, to take a whistlestop tour of the latest iGaming news from around the world.  The duo begin in Rwanda where the government has moved to significantly increase gambling taxes in the country amid increased political volatility. They explore the political and economic implications...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the show’s SEO expert, Ivana Flynn, is back to discuss the importance of brand alongside Irina Birsanescu, Marketing Director at ICONIC21, and Tara Alvarez Garcia, Founder of TYS Coaching.  The trio explore the essence of branding, including the significance of personal branding for leaders, and also the challenges affiliates face in buildin...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for Slotbeats, to delve into the latest news from across the gaming industry. The trio begin in the Netherlands where the government will embark on a “fundamental change of course in gambling policy” as it responds...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando and Ricardo Assis, Editors of SBC Noticias and SBC Noticias Brasil respectively, to discuss the significance of International Responsible Gambling Day. The trio discuss the various initiatives and challenges of implementing responsible gambling in Latin America and delve into the impact of legislation...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, is joined by BetHog’s CEO and Co-Founder, Nigel Eccles to discuss the intersection of iGaming and cryptocurrency.  Nigel delves deeper into the potential of crypto in the iGaming industry and highlights the importance of understanding the crypto community, as well as the need for transparency in crypto ca...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team to delve deeper into the controversial marketing strategies employed by Stake and its subsequent exit from the UK market. The company fell under UK Gambling Commission investigation after the operator's association with adult f...

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, is joined by Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships LatAm, and Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationships Manager for Brazil, to look ahead to the upcoming SBC Summit Rio, taking place from February 24-27 at the Riocentro. The trio highlight the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event, e...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, and Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, delve deeper into the latest news from the iGaming industry. On the agenda is Entain CEO Gavin Isaacs’ shock departure from the organisation and a potentially landmark case involving Paddy Power regarding terms and conditions that may have greater implication...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to delve deeper into Superbet’s recent announcement of a €1.3bn refinancing package led by Blackstone. The duo explore the implications of this funding for Superbet’s market expansion and potential M&A activities, while also probing what future oppo...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, is joined by Duncan Garvie, Head of ADR Services at CasinoReviews.com, to discuss the alarming rise of fake games in the iGaming industry. They explore how counterfeit games are created and the challenges in tracking down the developers, as well as the impact of fake games on both vulnerable players an...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, to delve into the complex US legislative landscape. The duo highlight the unprecedented number of bills introduced, which at last count is over 50, the challenges of enacting meaningful legislation and the wide-ranging influence of various stakeholders in the gaming industry....

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Cristian Barbosa, Founder of InsightPlay. AI, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to discuss how DeepSeek revelations are shaping the future of AI. The conversation explores how DeepSeek’s new model challenges existing giants like Google and OpenAI, the potential democratisation of AI technology...