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In this episode of iGaming Daily, Callum Williams, Senior Journalist for Payment Expert, is joined by Elton Dimech, Managing Director at Payhound, to delve deeper into the implications of the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in the European Union. The duo discuss the early impacts of MiCA on the crypto landscape, focusing on compliance and stablecoins, and explore the balance between...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, and Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, focus on the implications of a court ruling against Sky Bet regarding the valid consent of a problem gambler being marketed to. The duo discuss why the case has drawn such significant attention, who is calling for intervention on advertising practices and data c...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, to explore the potential for in-flight gambling following Delta’s impending partnership with DraftKings.  The duo discuss the legal and technical challenges of the proposal, public health concerns and the response from US legislators, including in Conne...

Dear iGaming Daily listeners, Welcome to the first episode of iGaming Daily’s limited series, Dear CEO. In collaboration with iGP.  This monthly podcast feature, fronted by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, and iGP’s CEO, Jovana Popovic Canaki, will tackle some of the biggest topics facing operators within the iGaming space and answers the key questions that keep the operator community worrying...

Ahead of the launch of Dear CEO, a limited series from iGaming Daily, SBC's Charlie Horner speaks to Jovana Popovic Canaki, the new CEO of IGP.  Jovana shares her journey into the iGaming industry, from a customer support role to leading a major B2B provider. She also delves into iGP's strategic shift to a pure B2B model and the exciting new products they're launching, including gamification featu...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, is joined by Betby’s CCO, Chris Nikolopoulos, and Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, to examine the challenges and opportunities offered by Brazil’s burgeoning market. The trio discuss the importance of localisation and consumer awareness as well as the need for effective responsible gaming pra...

In this conversation, renowned slot streamer Brian Christopher joins Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, on iGaming Daily to discuss his journey in igaming from posting himself playing slots for fun on Youtube to becoming one of the most sought after slot streamers. During the episode, Christopher discusses the importance of understanding audience demographics and the significance of authentic...

Ivana Flynn, iGaming Daily’s resident SEO expert, is back for the latest marketing edition of the podcast. In this episode, she is joined by SEO Consultant Dani Leitner and Silvia Tavella, Global SEO Onsite Lead at Betsson Group, to discuss the increasing prevalence of Zero-click results.  They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by these consumer behaviour changes, emphasising the...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director and, making his debut on the podcast, Joe Beel, Senior Marketing Executive at SBC, to recap the key talking points from ICE Barcelona. The trio discuss the growing importance of media in the igaming industry, the potential future impact of cryptocurren...

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt is joined by Noticias Editor, Lucia Gando and SBC's VP of Relationships LatAm discuss the significant developments in the gaming industry for 2024, focusing on the rising interest in Latin America, particularly in countries like Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, and Chile.  The trio delve int...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, sits down with Sportingtech’s Regional Sales Manager, Marina Selmi, who outlines the secrets to success in the region. The duo discuss the rapid growth of the newly-regulated market and the unique challenges that Brazil presents for operators, as well as the importance of localisation in technology and se...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Neosurf’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin, takes the reigns as she is joined by Craig Cornforth, Senior Business Development Manager at EPIC Global Solutions, who shares his personal journey with gambling addiction and recovery.  Craig discusses the impact of problem gambling on his life, including losing both his job and house, the industry's respons...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, who discusses the launch of OptiLive, Optimove’s live sports marketing solution. The duo reflect on the surge of in-play betting and how OptiLive can be used to optimise the marketing around the product, as well as consider how AI is crucial for scaling real-time messaging i...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, delve deeper into the recently announced probe of Crypto.com’s event contracts by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The duo explore the historical context of event contracts in the US, their emergence in the gaming and financial sectors and the le...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by Suren Vardanyan, Chief Business Officer of Lynon, a new player in the iGaming technology space. The duo discuss Lynon's innovative approach to SaaS utilities, its unique founding team and mission statement as well as the challenges faced by technology platforms in delivering applications to the ever-evolving igamin...

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Martyn Elliott is joined by Joe Streeter, the Editor of SBC Media's new igaming news website - iGaming Expert. The duo discuss the latest regulatory developments in Thailand, highlighting the country's progress in legalising integrated resorts. Attention also turns to India, where recent changes in taxation are seen as a positive...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of the Brazilian igaming and sports betting industry. On the agenda for the trio is the implications of a recent ordinance that may impose retroactive taxes on operators. They discuss the creation of the Intersecretarial Working...

The first weeks of 2025 have seen regulatory authorities in Europe outline their supervisory agendas, emphasising stricter surveillance of licences to ensure compliance with new rules. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, Martyn Elliott is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to review regulatory updates in the Netherlands, where regulators stressed the importance of customer care and...

Yesterday (9 January), a group of Native American tribes in California sued dozens of licensed card clubs in the state, claiming they illegally offer player-banked card games, similar to those found in Las Vegas casinos, where gamblers play against the house. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Content Director, to explor...

 DraftKings hit the headlines when it announced a new subscription service that offers super-boosted parlays to bettors in New York.  On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, and SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to discuss consumer reaction to the news, tax implications and the b...

In this edition of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport, reflect on some of the late-breaking news stories that ended 2024. They start with the NHS’ Christmas warning of “festive temptation” which led to public anxieties about problem gambling. The duo discuss the industry’s reaction to the message...

In this episode of iGaming Daily, Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, is joined by the iGaming Daily’s resident darts expert and SBC News’ Senior Journalist, Jessie Sale, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to reflect on the success of the PDC Darts World Championship.  Jessie, Danny and Christian were all lucky enough to be at the event so they discuss the atmosphere at...

On this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, to delve into the latest from Brazil’s newly launched sports betting and online gaming market. On the agenda are the regulatory challenges posed by the ongoing dispute between Rio De Janeiro’s state regulator...

In this episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, to explore the evolution of AI and future trends in the use of the technology in igaming.  Motti discusses how Optimove has been leveraging AI over the last decade, how player expectations are changing and the role of AI in enhancing player engagement and gamific...

It may be the new year but Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, are still dwelling on an action-packed year for sports betting and online gaming in North America. Reflecting on the most significant events of 2024, the duo discuss the emergence of ‘challenger brands’ such as Fanatics and ESPN Bet, the evolving regulatory landscape and the crackdown on off...