iGaming Daily

Is the UK gambling industry heading for inevitable tax rises under the Labour government? As the Labour Party Conference gets underway, speculation is mounting that the sector will be targeted to fund the scrapping of the controversial two-child benefit cap. In this episode of iGaming Daily, join host Charlie Horner as he discusses the political landscape with SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iG...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Optimove’s Director of Sales Jeff Laniado as the pair explore the surge in US sweepstakes, strategies for sustainable player retention, and how operators can turn early engagement into long-term loyalty. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why sweepstakes are one of the hottest growth markets in the US gambling...

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 Damian Martinez to unpack Spain’s Q2 2025 gambling results, regulatory pressures, and what lies ahead for the market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How Spain’s gambling industry performed in Q2 2025 across all key verticals. What trends i...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio explore Allwyn’s landmark $2.5bn acquisition of PrizePicks, what it means for US lotteries and fantasy sports, and whether this bold move can avoid the pitfalls of past Euro-US tie-ups. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How Prize...

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Stephanie Trinh, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Sift, as the duo explore the escalating challenges of fraud in iGaming, from promo abuse and VIP player management to the latest identity intelligence solutions that help operators balance growth, compliance, and trust. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How...

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. The trio discuss UK political affairs, with a particular focus on the gambling pledges made at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Whether the Liberal Democrats’ call to double Remote Gaming Duty to 42% i...

Live from the show floor at SBC Summit 2025, iGaming Daily dives into one of the industry's hottest topics: gamification. As operators focus more on player retention, gamification is emerging as a powerful, 'zero-cost retention model' that can significantly reduce dependency on costly bonuses. In this episode, we're joined by Optimove's VP of Revenue, Motti Colman, and Director of Gamification, Ka...

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Fernando Noodt and Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio break down the big talking points from SBC Summit 2025, including Western Europe’s regulatory challenges, Italy’s “big reset,” the Netherlands’ struggles, and Latin America’s push to avoid Europe’s mistakes. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Fernando Noodt &...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC Noticias Journalist Damian Martinez to recap key takeaways from SBC Summit Lisbon, covering first impressions, standout panels, and pressing debates on taxation, regulation, AI, and crypto. Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Damian Martinez Producer: Anaya McDona...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Managing Editor Jessica Welman and News Editor Ted Orme-Claye on day one of the SBC Summit in Lisbon. The trio preview the key panel sessions to look out for and discuss the latest developments in the US sweeps market following California’s decision to ban sweepstakes. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Jessica Welman &am...

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 Lucía Gando as the trio discuss Mexico’s proposed “sin taxes” on gambling. Tune in to find out: Why Mexico’s government is classifying gambling alongside soft drinks, tobacco, and violent video games. How the proposed 20-point tax hike could impact local operat...

In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the trio unpack two major stories from the U.S. gambling landscape: the coordinated response from Illinois’ licenced operators to the recent sports betting tax amendments, and the escalating impact of California’s proposed sweeps...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Business Editor Joe Streeter and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye, as the trio dive into the unprecedented strike action by the British Horseracing Authority in response to the UK’s proposed tax hikes. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why the BHA took the unprecedented step to halt fixtures and what led...

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media’s Charlie Horner speaks with EM Group’s Managing Director Kees-Jan Avis and Nordic Legal Partner Henrik Norsk Hoffmann about player fund protection in online gaming, the need for proper fund separation, and the gaps exposed by a recent Danish court ruling. Tune in to find out: Why the Hansen v DK Gambling case shows Denmark’s player fund protection is...

iGaming Daily celebrates its 600th episode with sponsor Optimove in the spotlight. SBC’s Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, sits down with Optimove’s VP of Revenue, Motti Coleman, for a special conversation ahead of the company’s showcase at the upcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon. Tune in to today's episode and find out: Optimove’s journey from a bootstrapped startup to the leading CRM and marketing intelli...

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Notícias business journalist Ana Maria Menezes is joined by IMGL legal expert Caio Loureiro to examine the intricacies of the Brazilian iGaming market. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why the Supreme Court is reviewing restrictions on state lotteries and what could change Whether municipalities will be allowed to legally run their own lotteries If m...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Oliver Lietz, CEO of nanocosmos, as the pair explore how nanocosmos has shaped real-time video streaming for the iGaming industry. Tune in to today’s episode to hear: How nanocosmos grew from a 1998 startup into a pioneer of real-time streaming for iGaming The iGaming use cases that rely on live streaming, from live...

iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon continues as iGaming Business Editor Joe Streeter is joined by John Wright, CEO of StatsDrone, to explore the challenges and opportunities in the affiliate landscape. Tune in to today's episode to find out: What does the future hold for the affiliate sector? Insights into the US market: opportunities and challenges Why multimedia is key to affiliate growth and engage...

iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon series continues as SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye sits down with Alex Roberts, Director of Policy at the Betting and Gaming Council. Together, they unpack the UK government’s shifting stance on the gambling black market and what it means for the industry moving forward. Tune in to todays episode and find out: What are the most efficient policies and best practices f...

In today’s bonus episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Louise Mouton, SBC’s Director of Relationships (Europe), and Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships (LATAM). Together, they pull back the curtain on the SBC Relationships Team as they discuss their role in attracting high-quality attendees, creating a positive event experience, and highlighting what you won’...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and Business Journalist Viktor Kayed (SBC News & Lottery Daily). The trio discuss Spelinspektionen’s failure to meet Sweden’s gambling channelisation target, as well as recent changes at Belgium’s Kansspelcommissie, exploring what these developments mean for the country’s gambling...

iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon continues, as SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO of Boyle Sports, to discuss bold investment plans, the future of retail betting, high-profile football sponsorships, and how the operator is preparing for fresh regulatory and tax challenges. Tune in to find out: Why Boyle Sports is betting big on UK & Ireland despite heavy regulatio...

iGaming Daily's Road to Lisbon series continues, as SBC's Editor-at Large, Ted Menmiur is joined by BetVictor’s Director of Sportsbook & eGaming, Eoin Ryan as the pair examine the expanding role of Bet Builders in modern sports betting. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Why Bet Builders are becoming betting's most important tool How Bet Builders are changing the sportsbook landscape How...

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Optimove's Director of Sales, Jeff Laniado, as they discuss how U.S. sports betting companies can keep NFL fans engaged and betting throughout the season. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How NFL fans bet during the season and after their team is out Why apps and easy-to-use platforms matter for keeping playe...

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager, Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-large Ted Menmuir, and SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist, Ana Maria Menezes, as the trio unpack Brazil's statistical report on the activities of the Bets regime. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How the report has been perceived by stakeholders Whether the market is heading in the right d...