iGaming Daily

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

  1. 6 hr ago

    How Sportsbooks Can Turn World Cup Traffic Into Long-Term Value | Ep. 803

    The World Cup is here and for sports betting operators, it could be one of the biggest player acquisition and engagement opportunities of the year. In this episode of iGaming Daily, live from SBC Summit Americas 2026, Fernando Noodt is joined by Jeff and Mauricio from Optimove to discuss how operators can turn huge World Cup traffic into long-term player value. The conversation explores how sportsbooks can retain first-time depositors, cross-sell World Cup bettors into other products, personalise CRM campaigns, and use AI decisioning to deliver the right message, bonus and experience to the right player at the right time. In this episode: ✅ Why the 2026 World Cup is a major opportunity for US and Canadian sportsbooks✅ How operators can retain first-time depositors✅ Why cross-selling into casino, Wimbledon, baseball and other sports matters✅ How player behaviour changes after a favourite team is eliminated✅ Why Latin American football passion goes beyond bonuses✅ How operators can avoid spammy World Cup messaging✅ Why personalisation is more than putting a name in an email✅ How testing and measurement can optimise bonuses✅ The difference between generative AI and AI decisioning✅ Why the “NFLification” of World Cup betting could drive engagement With 104 matches in a single month, operators have a huge opportunity  but also a major challenge: how do you keep players engaged without overwhelming them? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly iGaming news, analysis, and industry interviews. 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.  #iGamingDaily #WorldCup #SportsBetting #Optimove #iGaming #PlayerEngagement #CRM #AI #BettingIndustry #WorldCup2026 #SBCSummitAmericas

    20 min

  2. 1 day ago

    Art Manteris on PASPA, Prediction Markets & The Future Of Sports Betting | Ep. 802

    How did US sports betting go from the Las Vegas sportsbook to a nationwide industry? Live from SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale, Adam Candee sits down with legendary Las Vegas bookmaker Art Manteris to discuss the history, evolution and future of sports betting in America. With decades of experience across some of Las Vegas’ most iconic sportsbooks, Art shares stories from the industry’s early days, the creation and repeal of PASPA, the rise of online betting, the impact of prediction markets and why integrity monitoring has always been central to the sportsbook business. In this episode: ✅ How Las Vegas shaped the modern sports betting industry✅ Why prediction markets surprised even industry veterans✅ The story behind PASPA and its unintended consequences✅ How offshore betting grew during prohibition✅ Why sportsbooks have always played a role in sporting integrity✅ The future of AI-powered integrity monitoring✅ What could come next for Las Vegas sportsbooks✅ Art Manteris’ new book and decades of betting industry stories From the repeal of PASPA to the emergence of prediction markets, this is a wide-ranging conversation on where sports betting has been — and where it may be heading next. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly iGaming news, analysis, and industry interviews. 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.  #iGamingDaily #SportsBetting #LasVegas #PASPA #PredictionMarkets #GamblingNews #BettingIndustry #Sportsbook #SBCSummitAmericas #GamingIndustry

    24 min

  3. 2 days ago

    Andy Burnham As PM? Is UK Gambling In Danger? | Ep. 801

    Sir Keir Starmer is out and Andy Burnham could be heading to Number 10.  But what does that mean for UK gambling? We break down Burnham's full track record on gambling regulation, from cancelling the Supercasino project to his anti-sponsorship campaigns as Mayor of Greater Manchester. Is the online gambling UK industry facing its biggest political threat in years? Martyn Elliott (SBC Media Director) and Ted Orme-Claye (SBC News Editor) join us to analyse the warning signs, the political chaos at the DCMS, and what the industry should be watching right now. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:Starmer Out, Burnham In?Burnham's history with gambling regulationThe Supercasino decision & what it tells usGreater Manchester anti-gambling campaigns explainedDCMS instability: 7 Culture Secretaries since 2019Baroness Twycross: the one voice of continuity?What happens to UK gambling tax under a new PM?Industry verdict: danger signs or manageable risk? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly iGaming news, analysis, and industry interviews. 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.  #UKGambling #AndyBurnham #iGaming #GamblingRegulation #UKPolitics

    27 min

  4. 3 days ago

    How AI Is Transforming iGaming Marketing | Optimove's Vision Explained | Ep. 800

    Artificial Intelligence is changing every industry, but what does it actually mean for iGaming marketing? At SBC Summit Americas 2026, Fernando Noodt sat down with Shai Frank, SVP of Product and GM Americas at Optimove, to discuss how AI is reshaping CRM, personalization and the future of player engagement.  The conversation explores Optimove's "positionless marketing" philosophy and why AI is enabling marketers to move faster, make smarter decisions and create more personalised experiences than ever before.  In this episode: ✅ What is Positionless Marketing?✅ How AI is changing CRM strategies✅ Why human judgement still matters ✅ AI-powered campaign personalisation✅ Journey decisioning and player lifetime value✅ The role of ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini in marketing✅ Why there are no AI "best practices" yet✅ The future of AI in iGaming Could AI fundamentally change the way operators engage with players? And where do marketers fit into this new world? #AI #iGaming #CRM #Marketing #Optimove #ArtificialIntelligence #PlayerEngagement #SportsBetting #Casino #Tech

    24 min

  5. 4 days ago

    Why Canada Is Blocking Sports Prediction Markets | Ep. 799

    Prediction markets have become one of the biggest stories in gaming, fintech and sports betting, but Canada's approach looks very different from the United States. Kalshi is entering the Canadian market through a partnership with Wealthsimple, giving users access to thousands of event contracts. However, there is one major restriction: no sports betting contracts and no political markets.  In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Canadian Gaming Business Editor Tom Nightingale to break down: 🎯 Kalshi's entry into Canada🎯 The Wealthsimple partnership🎯 Why sports contracts are prohibited🎯 Canada's unique regulatory framework🎯 The role of CIRO and Canadian regulators🎯 How prediction markets differ from sports betting🎯 What this means for operators and sportsbooks🎯 Whether sports prediction markets could eventually arrive The pair explore why regulators are taking a cautious approach and what the future could hold for one of the fastest-growing sectors in betting and financial trading.  #PredictionMarkets #Kalshi #Fintech #iGaming #SportsBetting #Canada #GamingIndustry #BettingIndustry #Wealthsimple #Regulation

    26 min

  6. 19 Jun

    Should Under-16s Be Banned From Social Media? The Gambling Industry Weighs In | Ep. 798

    The UK Government is considering a major shake-up of social media regulation, including a ban on under-16s using major platforms and potential restrictions for older teenagers. But could these measures help tackle another growing concern: illegal gambling operators targeting young people online? In this episode of iGaming Daily, Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC News Journalist Patrick Killen to discuss: 🎯 The proposed UK social media ban 🎯 Whether restrictions would actually work 🎯 How illegal gambling operators use social media 🎯 Influencer marketing and gambling promotion 🎯 AI deepfakes and underage exposure risks 🎯 Entain's latest black market investigation 🎯 The role of Meta, TikTok, Youtube and X 🎯 What regulators can do next The team explores the growing relationship between social media, influencer culture and the black market gambling ecosystem, and asks whether governments, regulators and technology companies are doing enough to protect consumers. #iGaming #SportsBetting #SocialMedia #ResponsibleGaming #GamblingRegulation #DigitalPolicy #OnlineSafety #GamingIndustry #BettingIndustry

    29 min

  7. 18 Jun

    The Legal Landscape of Prediction Markets: CFTC, Congress, and the Future of Trading | Ep. 797

    In this episode, SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott is joined by industry experts Alex Kane (CEO and founder of Sporttrade), David Aron (Financial markets lawyer at Lowenstein Sandler), and Ian McGinley (Partner at Sidley Austin LLP). Together, they discuss the rise of prediction markets, navigating regulatory challenges, and the long-term impact on betting and trading platforms. They also explore how these markets became mainstream and what future regulatory developments could mean for the industry. Key Topics: Prediction markets' mainstream adoptionRegulatory landscape and legal challengesImpact of CFTC and Congress on prediction marketsDraftKings' strategy and prediction marketsMarket maker and exchange models in betting platformsHost: Martyn ElliottGuests: Alex Kane, David Aron & Ian McGinleyProducer: 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.

    24 min

  8. 17 Jun

    Tim Miller on UKCG's Black Market Battle | Ep.796

    In this episode, Tim Miller from the UK Gambling Commission discusses the evolving landscape of illegal gambling, the challenges of enforcement, and the role of big tech in combating illegal sites. We explore strategies for collaboration, technological advancements, and regulatory updates to protect consumers and reduce the black market. Key TopicsThe scale and challenges of illegal gambling in the UKThe importance of data and evidence in enforcementRole of social media and big tech in illegal advertisingNew powers and resources for the UK Gambling CommissionInternational collaboration in gambling regulationImpact of crypto and new payment methods on gamblingConsumer protection and black market mitigation  Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Tim Miller & Ted Menmuir 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. 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
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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
    820
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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