iGaming Daily

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

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ep 681: Brazil’s Betting Boom: Reflecting on 2025 and Preparing for 2026

    As iGaming Daily welcomes 2026, we’re taking the time to reflect on 2025's biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ana Maria Menezes, SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist, alongside SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Elisa Marcante, as they discuss the key developments, controversies, and regulatory shifts that shaped Brazil’s first full year of regulated sports betting, and what operators should watch for in 2026. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How 2025 unfolded as a historic year for Brazil’s regulated sports betting market, full of opportunities and challenges for operators and players alike.The impact of unexpected taxation changes and the political “roller coaster” affecting the industry’s stability.Controversies surrounding welfare programme beneficiaries, including the Bolsa Família investigation and resulting betting restrictions.Stricter advertising and sponsorship rules, and why selecting responsible brand ambassadors is more important than ever.The outlook for 2026, including the uncertain prospects for land-based casinos, evolving lottery regulations, and the anticipated influence of the World Cup on market activity.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ana Maria Menezes & Elisa MarcanteProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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.

    26 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 680: SBC Americas 2025 Review: Disruption, Controversy, and Change Ahead

    As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Jessica Welman, Managing Editor, alongside SBC Americas & Canadian Business Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale, as they discuss the explosive rise of prediction markets, regulatory controversies, and some of the year’s most unusual stories in the US gambling sector. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How prediction markets are reshaping the US gambling industry and creating a rift between digital-only operators and land-based casinosThe legal battle over the "1-800-GAMBLER" helpline and its impact on national problem gambling supportWhat happened in the Texas Lottery scandal, where ticket-buying schemes caused political and operational falloutWhy the IRS slot tax threshold adjustment caused public disbelief and widespread confusionHow Hawaii’s chaotic attempt to legalise sports betting became a legislative circus, featuring bizarre testimony and regulatory hurdlesHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Jessica Welman & Tom NightingaleProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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.

    29 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Ep 679: iGaming Expert 2025 Review and Looking Ahead to 2026

    As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor at iGaming Expert, alongside iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee, as they discuss the most controversial sponsorships, ethical debates in game design, and geopolitical shifts that shaped the global gambling sector in 2025. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How Birmingham City FC’s sponsorship missteps exposed gaps in due diligence and regulatory oversightHow a controversial slot game pushed boundaries and ignited industry backlashThe implications of Thailand’s failed casino legislation and its impact on the regional marketHow football sponsorship and casino deals are increasingly scrutinised for social responsibilityWhich trends in ethics, governance, and geopolitics could influence iGaming in 2026 Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Joe Streeter & Christian LeeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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.

    20 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ep 678: SBC Noticias Year in Review: iGaming’s Biggest Stories of 2025

    As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando, Editor at SBC Noticias, alongside SBC Noticias Business Journalists Pedro Occhiuzzi and Damian Martinez, as they discuss the defining regulatory and fiscal developments shaping the iGaming landscape across Latin America and Spain. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Colombia’s new player-facing tax is pushing bettors towards the black marketHow Mexico’s sharp tax increases could accelerate long-overdue gambling law reformWhat Spain’s plans for AI monitoring and deposit limits mean for operators and playersWhy excessive taxation and compliance pressure risk weakening regulated marketsWhich regional trends could dominate the Latin American and Spanish iGaming agenda in 2026Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Lucia Gando, Pedro Occhiuzzi, Damian MartinezProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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.

    26 min

  5. 26/12/2025

    Ep 677: SBC News Year in Review: iGaming’s Biggest Stories of 2025

    As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. To kick off the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC News Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed to unpack the standout headlines from across the SBC News network, including a jaw-dropping lottery blunder that stunned the industry. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Which mergers and acquisitions defined 2025, including major moves by Flutter and AllwynHow the UK gambling tax debate triggered market volatility and reshaped operator strategiesWhat went wrong in the infamous Bulgarian lottery draw that damaged public trust overnightWhy the legal battle between Playtech and Evolution became one of the industry’s most explosive disputesWhich trends and regulatory shifts, from US prediction markets to Nordic reform, are set to dominate 2026Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Viktor KayedProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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.

    28 min

  6. 24/12/2025

    Ep 676: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Gaming and Tech- SBC Summit Lisbon 2025

    In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, we’re bringing you a must-hear conference session straight from SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, taken from the powerful panel “Women in Tech, Gambling and Sports: The Glass Ceiling and Beyond,” where industry leaders unpack what real progress looks like for gender diversity in iGaming and what still stands in the way. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: How unconscious bias still shows up in iGaming, tech, and sports and how leaders overcome itWhy the “confidence gap” holds women back in hiring and leadership conversationsThe real business impact of diverse, representative teams in global gamingHow male allies and mentors can help dismantle systemic barriersWhat’s truly beyond the glass ceiling and how women can claim their seat at the tableCredits:  Petra Zackrisson: Chief Transformation Officer, LeoVegas Group,Viktoria Degtiarova: Co-Founder and CCO, PaySecureCristina Turbatu: Chief Technology Officer, CasumoCatie Di Stefano: Moderator, Marketing Director, Vegas KingsProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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.

    33 min

  7. 23/12/2025

    Ep 675: iGaming SEO in Crisis: Ivana Flynn & Sean Bianco on Surviving 2026

    In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SEO expert Ivana Flynn is joined by Sean Bianco, Co-founder of Gain Changer, as the duo discuss the brutal reality of modern iGaming SEO, the rise of negative SEO warfare, and what affiliates must do to survive heading into 2026. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Google core updates are wiping out iGaming affiliates overnightHow fake DMCA takedowns and DDoS attacks are being used to steal rankingsWhy relying on a single website is now a critical business riskThe role automation plays in defending and scaling SEO assetsWhat strategies and partnerships are essential to survive the “cowboy” iGaming marketHost: Ivana FlynnGuest: Sean BiancoProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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.

    26 min

  8. 22/12/2025

    Ep 674: Brazil’s Betting Tax Shake Up and What Comes Next for the Market

    In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Elisa Marcante and soon to be SBC Media Manager Ana Maria Menezes. As Ana teases her upcoming role within SBC, the trio unpack Brazil’s newly approved betting tax increase, its political implications, and what the changes could mean for operators, consumers, and the future stability of the regulated market. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: What exactly was approved by the Brazilian Senate and what still needs to happen before the tax hike becomes fully officialWhether the strong Senate vote signals long term political alignment or a short term fiscal moveHow operators are reacting and what this could mean for RTPs, bonuses, and marketing spendThe impact of new measures targeting unlicensed operators and those who advertise themWhere the Brazilian betting market is likely to focus in 2026 from regulation to industry strategyHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Elisa Marcante & Ana Maria MenezesProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.  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
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A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.

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  • Creator
    SBC Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    698
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © sportglobal

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