iGaming Daily

SBC Media

A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.

  1. 22 HR AGO

    Ep 733: Flutter Shares Collapse: Are Investors Turning On iGaming’s Biggest Company?

    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 resultsThe key factors behind Flutter’s 50% share price drop over the past 12 monthsHow market sentiment is shaping short term and long term expectations for the companyWhether new investors are seizing a discounted opportunity or anticipating bigger changes aheadIf activist involvement and leadership pressure could influence Flutter’s future directionHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Ted MenmuirProducer: Luke MilesEditor: Luke Miles Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    23 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep 732: Public Enemy No.1: The KSA Targets Offshore Gambling

    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 tells us about offshore enforcementWhether regulators can realistically collect penalties from operators based outside their jurisdictionWhy influencers promoting illegal operators are increasingly becoming a regulatory targetHow stricter compliance and enforcement could affect affiliates, marketing partners and licensed operatorsWhy black market enforcement is becoming a top priority ahead of the 2026 World CupHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe StreeterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    27 min
  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 731: Kaizen Gaming Aquisition, Betsson's Canadian takeover and the World Cup

    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 trading modelling firm GameplAI and what it means for sportsbook operations.How operators are preparing their trading models and platforms ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Whether the increasing use of AI in trading could impact pricing and value for players.The key insights from SBC’s recent World Cup Digital Day sessions.Why Betsson has acquired Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian B2C operations and what it means for the expanding Canadian market.  Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Joe Streeter & Ted Orme-Claye Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    23 min
  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Ep 730: MLS Gambling Scandal, Georgia Betting Bill Fails & Kalshi Eyes Brazil

    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 and what it means for sports integrity in the USHow another attempt to legalise sports betting in Georgia collapsed during the 2026 legislative sessionWhy Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing an even tougher tax regime for sports betting operatorsWhat Kalshi’s expansion into Brazil signals for the future of prediction markets globallyWhat recent court rulings in Ohio and Michigan mean for Kalshi and Polymarket’s sports-related ambitions in the USHost: Charlie HornerGuest: Tom NightingaleProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    25 min
  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ep 729: Is SEO Dead? How AI Is Reshaping Search

    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 are changing the way users interact with search resultsWhat “positionless marketing” means and why traditional ranking metrics are becoming less relevantWhy zero-click searches are increasing and what that means for organic trafficHow brands can stay visible by focusing on authority, citations and brand mentions across the webPractical tips for optimising content and websites so they can be discovered and cited by AI modelsHost: Ivana FlynnGuests: Conrad BugejaProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    24 min
  6. 10 MAR

    Ep 728: Brazil iGaming Under Fire: Should Operators Be Worried?

    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 a symbolic move aimed at shaping public opinion.How Brazil’s rapidly growing regulated market, with 83 authorised operators and around R$37bn in GGR in 2025, could make a crackdown politically and economically difficult.What Lula’s rhetoric means for international operators that have already paid licence fees and invested heavily in the market.Whether banning online casino games while keeping sports betting legal would even be workable from a regulatory standpoint.If Brazil’s political risk is beginning to outweigh its status as one of the world’s most attractive growth markets for online gambling.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ana Maria MenezesProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    24 min
  7. 9 MAR

    Ep 727: Lonely at the Top: How iGaming Leaders Handle Pressure

    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 commercial targets with strict regulatory compliance• How burnout, stress and imposter syndrome impact decision-making at the top• Why peer-led mastermind groups can help leaders find reassurance and clarity• Why embracing mistakes and vulnerability is essential for long-term growth and high performance Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Martyn Elliott & Leo Judkins Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    24 min
  8. 6 MAR

    Ep 726: SBC Summit Rio Day 2: Brazil’s iGaming Under Pressure

    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 around gambling, and how betting volume headlines misrepresent actual operator profits.How increasing taxation across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia and Peru, is putting pressure on licensed operators.Why excessive fiscal policies risk fuelling the illegal betting market, where player protections and tax contributions are absent.The biggest compliance challenges facing operators, including costly tech and regulatory fees that threaten smaller local brands.What the industry must do to improve its public image, from stronger CSR initiatives to better education of lawmakers ahead of key elections in 2026 and 2027.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ana Maria Menezes & Ana Maria MenezesProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

    25 min

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